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Shawhan Place Celebrates Milestone Weekend

It was a milestone weekend for Shawhan Place as two horses foaled and raised at their farm celebrated breakout victories. Senor Buscador won the $20 million Saudi Cup and Lemon Muffin broke her maiden in the GIII Honeybee S.

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Lusail, the First Son of Mehmas in France

The talented Lusail stands out as the first son of Mehmas to stand in France. Al Shaqab stud manager Benoit Jeffroy sits down to discuss the winner of the G2 July S. and G2 Gimcrack.

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Beholder's Curlin Colt Learns the Ropes of the Racetrack

A son of two Hall of Famers, the Curlin colt out of the great racemare Beholder stamped his presence when he sold for $4 million at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale. Now, days before he turns 2 years old, the chestnut is learning the ropes of the racetrack at Eddie Woods Stables. We checked in on the youngster here.

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Breeders' Cup: Celebrating 40 Years of the Breeders' Cup

To commemorate the 40th running of the Breeders' Cup in 2023, the TDN's Sarah Andrew and Jill Williams embarked on a journey to pay tribute to 40 Breeders' Cup champions. Through photos and storytelling, the project soon became a celebration of how these superstars have impacted the lives of the people who care for them.

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Uncle Mo's Royal Slipper Shines at Keeneland

Royal Slipper, a daughter of Uncle Mo trained by Wesley Ward, was impressive in her maiden victory. She was the first TDN rising star of the 2023 Keeneland fall meet.

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West Saratoga takes trainer on his first road to the Kentucky Derby

Trainer Larry Demeritte earned one of the biggest wins of his career with West Saratoga's score in the GIII Iroquois S. They continue on the road to the Kentucky Derby next in the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity.

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Insole and Newland Team Up For Exciting New Venture

In August of this year it was announced that established national hunt trainer Dr Richard Newland was to expand his operation with a flat yard and new training partnership with Jamie Insole. Insole has been busy buying yearlings for the new venture and took some time out to tell TDN about the exciting opportunity.

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GMP Farm provides equine oasis in New York

When Anthony Melfi purchased a 100-acre property in Schuylerville, New York two years ago, he and his partner Gary Gullo did not want to have what would be just another farm. Instead, they hoped to create something that could have a lasting impact on the sport of racing. Their vision would soon become GMP Farm, an equine rehabilitation and training center with state-of-the-art facilities and a long list of services available to help equine athletes return to top form.

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The EBF Celebrates 40yrs

The European Breeders' Fund was set up by stallion farms in order to subsidise prizemoney for two-year-old races. Since its inception it has gone from strength to strength and now has international support with farms like Shadai Stallion Station and Lanes End nominating stallions to the fund. Kerry Murphy spoke to TDN about the EBF.

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Agate Road, a turf star in the making?

Agate Road, a son of Lane's End supersire Quality Road, was impressive in his turf debut at Saratoga. Named a TDN Rising Star, his connections believe he has more to show going forward.

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Locked gives Gun Runner a Saratoga Star

Locked, a son of supersize Gun Runner, was impressive in his second start at Saratoga and earned Rising Star honors. His trainer Todd Pletcher said the juvenile will point to the GI Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland.

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Haggas Eyeing St Leger Double

Hamish and Desert Hero head to the Curragh and Doncaster to give trainer William Haggas a shot at a rare Classic double.

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