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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.

Bloodstock agents Sean Feld and Chris Brothers have plenty of experience flipping horses in the sales ring, but this spring, they're trying their hand at flipping burgers as they venture into the restaurant business. Last month they took over Charlie Brown's Restaurant and Lounge, a staple in Lexington for decades.

Trainer Todd Pletcher joins this week's TDN Writers' Room ahead of champion Forte's bid in the GI Curlin Florida Derby. The Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, Woodford Thoroughbreds, Lane's End, XBTV, and West Point Thoroughbreds.

HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus joins the conversation on this week's TDN Writers' Room to discuss the latest updates with HISA and her goals for the year. The Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, Woodford Thoroughbreds, the KTOB, XBTV and West Point Thoroughbreds.

The Noble Threewitt Backstretch Health Center at Santa Anita sees over 4,000 patents per year, providing much-needed health and dental care for racetrack and backstretch workers for just $5 per visit. Zoe Cadman makes a visit on this week's 1/ST Things 1/ST at Santa Anita.

Sandy Hatfield is a trailblazer in the industry as one of the first women to pursue a career in the male-dominated stallion business. After 35 years in the business and serving as the stallion manager at Three Chimneys for over 20 years, this year her mentee Veronica Reed is taking over her role at Three Chimneys.

It's been a memorable few months for trainer-turned-jockey-agent Kiaran McLaughlin, who joined in as guest on this week's TDN Writers' Room. He's been nominated to the Hall of Fame for the first time and, as the agent for Luis Saez, has his client lined up with many of the top horses in the sport. The Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, the Green Group, Coolmore, WinStar, the PHBA, Woodford Thoroughbreds, Lane's End, XBTV, and West Point Thoroughbreds.

Veteran trainer Bill Spawr recently announced his retirement at the age of 83. He talks with Zoe Cadman about his favorite memories from a storied career.