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Meredith Krupp has faced plenty of trials in her life, but the horsewoman's passion for horses and the sport of racing has never wavered. She recently celebrated the conclusion of a successful debut breeding season at her new farm, Pine Branch Farm.

For the past eight years, Olivier has been at the helm of France-Galop, but has now returned to his earlier haunt, the grounds of the Arqana sales company. We talked to him about what it was like to be back, and what's ahead for the company.

Robson Aguiar is a busy man, not only running his pre-training and breaking business but also handling breeze up horses and being involved in Amo Racing. He runs through some of the exciting horses that Amo Racing have for the flat season ahead.

This year has been quite successful for brothers Shane and Alex Power who, up to time of filming had enjoyed their biggest sales ring success at Goffs UK. The filly they sold at that sale has now won a Listed race. The brothers tell TDN all about their Tradewinds Stud.

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.

Sunday evening dinners have always been popular in Saratoga, but now they they received an upgrade this year as they are catered by the Adelphi Hotel's Morrissey's, the event has been a smashing success.

The British Racing School plays a vital role in developing and nurturing the workforce needed for the horse racing industry. This year the school is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Andrew Braithwaite, CEO for the British Racing School, tells TDN about how the school has grown since it opened its doors.

Ryan Kavanagh is only 19 years old and admits to not knowing much about horses when he started working for Amy Murphy. But in 2023 he has won the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Newcomer Award as well as riding his first winner as an apprentice more recently.

Netkeiba.com's Toshi Onikubo takes a deep dive into the three Japanese Kentucky Derby contenders. This week's podcast is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, the KTOB , XBTV, and West Point Thoroughbreds.

On this week's edition of 1/ST THINGS 1/ST at Santa Anita, Zoe Cadman talks to John Shirreffs ahead of Skinner's trip to the Kentucky Derby.

Amy Moore, breeder of leading Kentucky Derby contender Forte, joins the TDN Writers' Room. This week's podcast is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, Woodford Thoroughbreds, Lane's End , XBTV, and West Point Thoroughbreds.

Trainer Brad Cox joins this week's TDN Writers' Room following a big weekend on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trail at Oaklawn. Team Cox was represented by GII Fantasy S. winner Wet Paint and GI Arkansas Derby winner Angel of Empire. The Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, Woodford Thoroughbreds, the KTOB, XBTV, and West Point.