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1). Column: Pat Smullen speaks about the influence of legendary Irish trainer Dermot Weld.

"He was a pioneer for international racing and it was fascinating to sit down and speak to him about the logistics of getting Vintage Crop (GB) to the Melbourne Cup back in 1993. It was just so difficult that most people would have given up, but he wanted to get there to try to win that race and he’s the type of person who just keeps persevering. As a result he ended up making history."

2). Feature: John Boyce examines the stud career of Shamardal (USA), who has made a strong start to the 2019 season.

"Shamardal can be considered among the top 10 sires in Europe over the past 25 years on two important scores. First, the rate at which he produces stakes winners (currently 11.5%) puts him behind only Frankel (GB) (17.2%), Galileo (Ire) (16.7%), Dubawi (15.8%) and Dansili (GB) (11.7%) among British and Irish sires in the past 20 years."

3). Feature: Emma Berry reflects on Irish Guineas weekend at the new and improved Curragh race course.

"All international sporting venues must welcome victory for foreign challengers to remain truly relevant. Saturday may have belonged to those from overseas, but Sunday was Ireland’s day."

Trending In TDN America

1). Video: Shug McGaughey gives an update on Code of Honor (USA).

"He’s doing excellent. He’s not even the same horse today that he was when he ran in the Derby. So we’re really looking forward to a summer campaign for him. That was what I had in my mind and that was perfect for Mr. Farish."

2). Op-Ed: Dr. Larry Bramlage on safety procedures in the thoroughbred industry.

"Horse racing is also a highly competitive sport and when you’re dealing with any type of high-performance athlete, there are going to be injuries. What’s most important is that the industry has the safety measures and protocols in place, as well as the endless commitment to be safer tomorrow than we are today."

3). Obituary: American racing mourns the loss of one of its most vivid and accomplished characters, J.J. Crupi.

"His many grieving friends in the business could comfort themselves that while Crupi had suffered health problems for some time, he had been able to persevere in what he loved doing–and did as well as the very best–right to the end."