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Canadian Horse of the Year and millionaire Moira will perform in what will likely be her last dance in the 2024 GI Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf. From there, she goes through the ring on Nov. 4 at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale.

There are people that work with horses and there are people that love horses. In the case of Katie Tolbert, there is no better example of a person that works with horses because of how much she loves them. Tolbert is an assistant trainer for Brad Cox and also the exercise rider of this year's Breeders' Cup Classic contender Highland Falls.

From a young age, Jeramie Fennell was certain that he was born to be a jockey. So when, as he continued growing taller throughout his teenage years and maintaining weight became increasingly difficult, Fennell did what he thought he had to do in order to live out his dream. Fennell is not ashamed of his dark past. Instead, he hopes that his story can be an inspiration to others because, against all odds, he managed to come out on the other side. Now, he is the exercise rider for Breeders'...

Stuart Williams is one of the most shrewd trainers in England having recently trained his 1000th winner. Finding the right opportunities for horses in England can be tricky and this has led the Newmarket-based trainer looking oversees for his three-year-old filly Pandora's Gift. She is due to run in the G2 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes in America this weekend and Stuart tells us how this trip came about.

Lee Vickers launched his career in horse racing as a jockey, riding at iconic venues like Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival. Since moving to the U.S., he is now making his mark as an assistant and exercise rider for Christophe Clement. This year, he is the regular rider for Breeders' Cup hopeful Far Bridge.

Tip Top Thomas became the first 'TDN Rising Star' for his freshman sire Volatile when he claimed the Travers Day dirt maiden at Saratoga, a race known for bringing out some of the best juveniles in training.

Senza Parole, a daughter of Three Chimneys Farms Gun Runner, was impressive in her debut at Saratoga on Aug 23. Her trainer Chad Brown said she will point to the GI Frizette Stakes.

Exercise rider Damian Hinds has sat astride Breeders' Cup champions Just FYI and Cody's Wish. This year, he hopes to add another horse to his superstar roster with GI Whitney Stakes winner Arthur's Ride, who is pointing for the GI Breeders' Cup Classic.

With the Angels, by Omaha Beach, was accorded a 6-1 chance on the morning line for her debut, but she was well-tried in the market and ultimately made even-money look like a gift in a debut romp that was worthy of the 'TDN Rising Star' designation. Having breezed an eighth of a mile in :9 4/5 before selling to agent Justin Casse for $350,000 at this year's OBS April Sale, the dark bay filly-who fetched $65,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-Bred Sale-worked equally well over a conventional dirt...

Honor Marie and Mo Plex are among a loaded group of Legion Bloodstock graduates running on Travers weekend in Saratoga. Kyle Zorn speaks to TDN about the early success of their full-service bloodstock agency.

At the start of this year's Saratoga meet, jockey Dylan Davis had a goal of beating the 19 wins he came home with last year. With two weeks still left to go before the NYRA circuit heads back downstate, Davis has already accomplished what he set out to do with 23 wins and his first Grade I win in the U.S.

Byron Lopez has dedicated his life to horse racing, having worked for trainer Todd Pletcher for the past 24 years. Lopez is the groom of Breeders' Cup Juvenile champion Fierceness, who is now pointing toward the GI Travers Stakes.