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1). Feature: Michael Wallace provides an insight into some of the mares that China Horse Club sent to Justify (USA).
“We have options to move these horses around and it’s a global market. People understand who Justify is regardless of whether you’re selling them in America or Europe. So you could sell them in either place and we haven’t made that decision as yet." - Michael Wallace
Justify (USA) | Image courtesy of Coolmore
2). Video: In part one of a two-video series, Ross Birkett takes us on a tour of Newmarket Heath focusing on the gallops used by trainers based on the racecourse side of town.
Watch: A tour of Newmarket Heath
3). Op-Ed: Former trainer John Hammond reflects on our "magnificent triviality."
"Every race has a result with a knock-on effect to all involved and while we all have our individual views and opinions, ultimately we are dealing with nature and one of nature’s finest creations at that. Personally, each time I look at a racehorse it engages my mind." - John Hammond
John Hammond | Image courtesy of Scoop Dyga
Trending In TDN America
1). Feature: Chris McGrath sits down with WinStar Farm's David Hanley.
“And I felt the same with training [thoroughbreds]. You obviously have to challenge them. But you never want to push them so hard that they feel defeated. Of course there are many ways to train, but I believe Vincent [O'Brien] would always have a lead for his good horses, so that they always finished their work on top. They didn’t know what it was to be beaten." - David Hanley
David Hanley | Image courtesy of Keeneland
2). Podcast & Video: The TDN Writers’ Room podcast has transitioned to video over the past two weeks as the hosts record the show from home, and this week they welcomed their first video guest, Chad Brown. In a wide-ranging interview he touched on how the pandemic has affected his horses and family, what he looks for at sales, and his thoughts on how to help smaller trainers get a foothold in the industry.
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3). Feature: Sport Primed for Spectator-Free Racing. But Then What?
"A poll conducted Apr. 6-8 by the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University revealed that 72% of respondents said they would not attend games if sports leagues resumed play before the development of a coronavirus vaccine. Only 12% said they would take in a sporting event in person if social distancing could be maintained." - T.D. Thornton
