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Authorities in the US state of Kentucky declared a state of emergency after four people were killed as a result of flash floods triggered by severe thunderstorms.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said three of the victims died in Madison County, while the fourth died in Jackson County as a result of the floodingHe added that rescue teams carried out multiple operations to evacuate people from vehicles and homes in different parts of the state, as the risk of flooding continued.The National Weather Service warned of flash flooding in parts of Kentucky and Indiana, noting that some areas had already received between 4 and 10 inches of rain, with more rainfall expected.Local authorities predicted additional rainfall of up to 7 inches in some parts of the state through the evening, urging residents to be cautious and avoid driving because of poor nighttime visibility. 

Shisospicy, the talented three-year-old filly, confirmed her class with a dominant victory in the Gr.2 AGS Music City Stakes over 1300m at Kentucky Downs on Sunday. The race, for three-year-old fillies only, drew a field of 12.Trained by Jose Francisco D’Angelo, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. and racing in the colours of Morplay Racing LLC & Qatar Racing Ltd., the filly was already a Gr.3 winner after her wide-margin triumph in the Mamzelle Stakes over 1100m at Churchill Downs earlier this year. With this latest performance, she has now risen to become a Gr.2 winner.Breaking sharply from the stalls, Shisospicy went straight to the front, but soon had company as Gata Brazil (Into Mischief) pressed her on the outside. The pair set a strong pace, but as they reached the final bend, Gata Brazil began to weaken. Shisospicy, still travelling strongly, was left alone in front, with all her rivals under pressure behind her.Once into the home straight, she quickened again, moving further clear with every stride. She never looked in danger and crossed the line an impressive three lengths ahead. Cloe (Tiz The Law) finished second to give trainer D’Angelo a 1-2, while the British challenger Tabiti (Kingman) ran on for third.Bred by Bill & Corinne Heiligbrodt, Shisospicy is out of Mischief Galore (Into Mischief), a triple winner, once on dirt over 1200m and twice on turf over 1000m at three. Mischief Galore is a daughter of Maren’s Melody, who placed on debut over 900m on turf.