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This week on TDNtv, we caught up with the planning committee for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Horse Racing Women's Summit at Santa Anita. On this week's TDN Writers' Room, the writers visited with Kosta Hronis after Flightline's impressive win in the GI TVG Pacific Classic. Later this week, watch for our visit to Claiborne Farm, where we spoke with Walker Hancock on Catholic Boy and Demarchelier, both Claiborne stallions who will are represented by their first crop of yearlings this year.

In the Weekend Preview presented by Three Chimneys, the writers look at graded action at Kentucky Downs, which features two Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' races, and discuss closing weekend at Del Mar.

Kosta Hronis joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to share what the experience is like to be a co-owner in superstar Flightline and noted that there was a "great possibility" that the son of Tapit would race in 2023 rather than beginning his stallion career. The TDN Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, Coolmore, the Green Group, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, XBTV, Three Chimneys Farm, West Point Thoroughbreds and Legacy Bloodstock.

Katie Petrunyak checks in with the planning committee for the upcoming inaugural edition of the Horse Racing Women's Summit this month at Santa Anita.

Joe Bianca talks to handicapper, owner/breeder and former racetrack executive CJ Johnsen about betting, sports, music and more, then Joe lays out plays for Saratoga's Jockey Club Gold Cup and Flower Bowl, two Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" challenge races.

Mark Taylor joins this week's TDN Writers' Room to talk about the success of Taylor Made sire Not This Time and his Travers-winning son Epicenter. He also gives a preview of the Taylor Made consignment at the Keeneland September Sale. The TDN Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, Coolmore, the Green Group, the Lane's End Farm, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, XBTV, Three Chimneys Farm, West Point Thoroughbreds and Legacy Bloodstock.

This week on TDNtv, we visited Racing for Home in Connecticut, the writers on the TDN Writers' Room talked to Aron Wellman, and Zoe Cadman catches up with Todd Pletcher assistants Sophie and Amelia Green.

Sophie and Amelia Green have become integral to the success of Todd Pletcher's racing stable, which has dominated at this summer's Saratoga meet thanks in large part to Life is Good and Nest. Amelia is the exercise rider for both of those Grade I winners, while Sophie serves as an assistant trainer.

Aron Wellman, the President and Founder of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room to continue the celebration after Nest's stunning victory in the GI Alabama S. The TDN Writers' Room is sponsored by Keeneland, Coolmore, the Green Group, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, XBTV, Three Chimneys Farm, West Point Thoroughbreds and Legacy Bloodstock.

Bo Derek, an actress, model, and humanitarian, has joined the MyRacehorse owner community as its first-ever celebrity ambassador. Derek sits on the Executive Board for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, is an Ambassador for the Breeders' Cup World Championships and is now an owner on I'm a Looker '20, a 2-year-old colt by Pioneerof the Nile, who will be trained by Richard Mandella; with whom she has an over 20 year friendship. "I am so excited to be a horse owner with MyRacehorse," Derek said of her new venture. "I've...

This week on TDNtv, we caught up with Dean Reeves ahead of Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's fourth stakes win of the Saratoga meet. We also chatted with Eddie Fazzone of Eddie F's New England Seafood Restaurant as his filly Dream Central prepares for her next start this week at Saratoga. On this week's TDN Writers' Room, Arlington Million-winning jockey Tyler Gaffalione joined the writers as the Green Group Guest of the Week. Later this week, watch out for our visit with trainer Michelle Lovell and her Saratoga Special winner Damon's Mound...

While racing draws thousands of visitors to Saratoga Springs every summer, its biggest appeal is its graceful, bustling downtown. Two buildings on Broadway are now undergoing a huge transformation without losing their historic charm. The Adelphi Hotel, which recently underwent a major renovation, will be merged with the adjacent Rip Van Dam Hotel, expanding the number of luxury hotel rooms from 33 to 78 and adding 85 luxury apartments to the Rip Van Dam. We spoke with Larry Roth and Michael Dubb about the renovations.