Trending In TDN America

1). Feature: China Horse Club Chairman and Founder Teo Ah Khing, an architect by trade, is spearheading a US$2.6 billion project on the island of St. Lucia called the Pearl of the Caribbean. Christie DeBernardis finds out more.

"China Horse Club is not just about racing. We also offer business networking, so we are always looking out to see, in 10 years, where we can host more international partnerships between Asia and America. St. Lucia ticked the boxes." - Teo Ah Khing

2). Feature: Is Massive Marketing Effort Behind Runhappy's (USA) Sales Success? Bill Finley sits down with Jim McIngvale to find out more about his widespread marketing of the stallion.

"I am a marketing guy and this is a long-term marketing plan. I always look at the long term. I think marketing is an investment and not a cost.” - Jim McIngvale

3). News: Plusvital Ltd. is working with The Jockey Club in America regarding the breed registry’s proposal to cap the number of mares a stallion can be bred to at 140. Bill Finley chats with Dr. Emmeline Hill.

"Pedigree only tells you part of the story. It can be useful in highlighting trends in breeding practices, but it doesn’t have the resolution to reflect true genetic relationships. There are many studies that show using pedigree based estimates for inbreeding are less accurate than genomic measures. That’s because pedigree has no way of showing what genes are actually inherited from generation to generation." - Dr. Emmeline Hill

Trending In TDN Europe

1). Feature: Kelsey Riley investigates the European buyers at Keeneland September with an eye to reoffering them as 2-year-olds in Europe in 2020.

"American-breds have become a firm fixture at the European breeze-up sales in recent years, with this year alone sires like American Pharoah (USA), Medaglia d’Oro (USA), More Than Ready (USA), Uncle Mo (USA), Kitten’s Joy (USA), War Front (USA), Speightstown (USA), Street Sense (USA), Malibu Moon (USA), Elusive Quality (USA), and Candy Ride (Arg)." - Kelsey Riley

2). Feature: John Hammond, famed for his association with the brilliant Montjeu (Ire), has announced his decision to retire from the French training ranks at the end of this year. Emma Berry finds out more from the Englishman.

“I have been spoilt with good owners, good staff, some great horses and some fantastic memories that I will cherish forever. However, everything has a lifespan and it was never my intention to train until I dropped.” - John Hammond

3). Video: Alayna Cullen checks in with the latest graduating class from the British Racing School.

Watch: Alayna Cullen checks in with the latest graduating class from the British Racing School