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A son of two Hall of Famers, the Curlin colt out of the great racemare Beholder stamped his presence when he sold for $4 million at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale. Now, days before he turns 2 years old, the chestnut is learning the ropes of the racetrack at Eddie Woods Stables. We checked in on the youngster here.

To commemorate the 40th running of the Breeders' Cup in 2023, the TDN's Sarah Andrew and Jill Williams embarked on a journey to pay tribute to 40 Breeders' Cup champions. Through photos and storytelling, the project soon became a celebration of how these superstars have impacted the lives of the people who care for them.

Royal Slipper, a daughter of Uncle Mo trained by Wesley Ward, was impressive in her maiden victory. She was the first TDN rising star of the 2023 Keeneland fall meet.

Trainer Larry Demeritte earned one of the biggest wins of his career with West Saratoga's score in the GIII Iroquois S. They continue on the road to the Kentucky Derby next in the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity.

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.

When Anthony Melfi purchased a 100-acre property in Schuylerville, New York two years ago, he and his partner Gary Gullo did not want to have what would be just another farm. Instead, they hoped to create something that could have a lasting impact on the sport of racing. Their vision would soon become GMP Farm, an equine rehabilitation and training center with state-of-the-art facilities and a long list of services available to help equine athletes return to top form.

The European Breeders' Fund was set up by stallion farms in order to subsidise prizemoney for two-year-old races. Since its inception it has gone from strength to strength and now has international support with farms like Shadai Stallion Station and Lanes End nominating stallions to the fund. Kerry Murphy spoke to TDN about the EBF.

Agate Road, a son of Lane's End supersire Quality Road, was impressive in his turf debut at Saratoga. Named a TDN Rising Star, his connections believe he has more to show going forward.

Locked, a son of supersize Gun Runner, was impressive in his second start at Saratoga and earned Rising Star honors. His trainer Todd Pletcher said the juvenile will point to the GI Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland.

Hamish and Desert Hero head to the Curragh and Doncaster to give trainer William Haggas a shot at a rare Classic double.

Repole Stable homebred Fierceness was impressive in his juvenile debut at Saratoga, but his connections believe that with a sire like City of Light, there is much more in store for the TDN Rising Star.

Champion Channel Maker excels every summer when he's in Saratoga and trainer Bill Mott accredits much of his success to a woman who has developed a special bond with the fan-favorite gelding.