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February 21, 2025
 
IN TODAY’S TDN

In TDN America:.

  • Saturday’s G1 Saudi Cup contender Rattle N Roll (Connect) is at the peak of his powers. The same can be said for his veteran trainer Ken McPeek. Alan Carasso has more from Riyadh.  
  • Groupie Doll, Smarty Jones, and Ken McPeek have been nominated to the Hall of Fame as finalists for the first time among the 16 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2025 Hall of Fame ballot.
  • Consignors share their thoughts on the new 2-year-olds in training portion of the Fasig-Tipton February Digital Sale, which opened for bidding Thursday.

 

In TDN Europe:

  • In the latest Winter Watch, several winners shone at Chantilly. Adam Houghton has the details.
  • Meydan’s Friday card features the G2 Balanchine, where Grade I winner Cinderella’s Dream (GB) (Shamardal) will make her 2025 bow. Heather Anderson has the preview.
  • Both Vadeni (Fr) and Erevann (Fr) have sired their first reported foals.
 
 

Fasig-Tipton February Digital Sale Opens, Includes Street Sense Season To Benefit Stable Recovery

Bidding is now open for the Fasig-Tipton February Digital Sale, which includes among its 240 offerings a ‘no guarantee’ season to sire Street Sense with a portion of the proceeds going to recent Special Eclipse… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Groupie Doll, Smarty Jones, Ken McPeek First-Time Finalists for the Hall of Fame

Groupie Doll, Smarty Jones, and Ken McPeek have been nominated to the Hall of Fame as finalists for the first time, according to a press release Thursday morning from the National Museum of Racing and… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

HISA Data Shows Fatality Rates At Regulated Tracks Hit Historic Low Last Year

For the first time in the United States since data has been recorded, the racing-related fatality rate at racetracks subject to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) rules fell below 1.00 per 1,000 starts… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Book Review: The Ballad of One Arthur Hancock III

When it comes to Thoroughbreds, Arthur Hancock III has courted the bastard. Never much for floating the mainstream, he has celebrated in many a winner’s circle, while knowing firsthand how wild oats can almost drown… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

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