Remember Ben with a gift to Thoroughbred aftercare
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It barely seems a figure of speech, in fact, to describe James E. Bassett III as a pillar of the American Turf. His whole bearing remains so upright that it condenses not only the indelible stamp of his wartime service, with the U.S. Marines, but also the authority and integrity he seamlessly transferred to civilian life.
In this week's TDN Writers' Room Podcast, future Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher didn't mince words when talking about the breakdown of Mongolian Groom (Hightail) in the Breeders' Cup Classic and the rash of breakdowns that have emboldened politicians and animal rights activists. Calling the current situation a “crisis,” Pletcher implored the racing industry
It's Breeders' Cup week, and before the writers sit down to handicap the races and commit to their selections, they talk to trainer Mark Casse, who's at Santa Anita getting ready for the big day. Casse trains Proven Strategies (Sky Mesa) for owner Jon Green and his father Len, who pen a popular TDN column
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