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Allen and Leslie Carter, both former athletes for the University of Kentucky, have ventured into the Thoroughbred breeding business. The also have their own vineyard at Silver Springs Farm Eqwine and Vineyard.

Trainer Brian Lynch joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss recent GIII Sam. F. Davis winner Classic Causeway and his journey on the road to the Kentucky Derby.

Joe Bianca, Associate Editor for the Thoroughbred Daily News, kicks off a new podcast called Bettor Things, where he hosts one-on-one conversations with some of the handicapping world's brightest minds. In the first episode, he chats with David Aragona, handicapper and morning line maker for NYRA.

Never has the pressure been greater on the Thoroughbred trainer than it is today. Facing increasing scrutiny and regulations, as well as the backlash felt from the federal indictments and censure of a barrel full of 'bad apples,' trainers are forced to ply an already labor-intensive trade in an atmosphere that is often harsh and unforgiving. This edition of 'Let's Talk' offers a closer look at the ever-evolving profession, featuring two-time Eclipse Award winning trainer Brad Cox, longtime New York horseman David Donk and Ron Moquett, who is based at...

2021 G1 Pegasus World Cup winner Knicks Go, trained by Brad Cox and campaigned by Korea Racing Authority, finished second behind Life Is Good in his career finale in the marquee test for older horses at Gulfstream Park Jan. 29. The son of Paynter will stand the 2022 breeding season at Taylor Made Stallions.

Red hot jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss superstar Life Is Good, plus recent suspensions and rise to the top of the game.

As the TDN's YouTube channel surpasses 3 million views and approaches 10,000 subscribers, the TDN thanks all of its supporters and looks forward to new content coming in 2022.

This week on the TDN Writers' Room, Fox Sports Executive Vice President Mike Mulvihill joins the TDN Writers' Room to discuss the exclusive deal NYRA and Fox Sports recently reached for the media rights to the GI Belmont Stakes.

Representative Adam Koenig Joins the TDN Writers' Room

The TDN's 'Let's Talk'--a podcast series featuring TDN's Christina Bossinakis and TVG's on-air analyst Gabby Gaudet, offers candid discussion on personal, and sometimes difficult, topics that are often uncomfortable for many to speak about in an open forum. The latest edition presents a trio of successful jockeys--Journeyman John Velazquez and retired Ramon Dominguez--both in the Hall of Fame--in addition to retired rider Richie Migliore, currently serving as a NYRA and FOX Sports on-air analyst.

Popular podcast host and race track announcer Jason Beem joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the highs and lows of his time in the racing world and share some of his favorite race-calling stories.

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program has opened a satellite facility near Ocala, Florida as it continues to expand its aftercare efforts. We spoke with Erin MacDonald, who will lead the retraining and rehoming at the new site.