Trending in TDN America:
1). Feature: Bill Finley sits down with Michael Dickinson, who believes that American racing needs to switch to synthetic racing surfaces.
“We can’t carry on as we are. The politician will close us down. We don’t have a choice. I think it’s a choice between safer surfaces or no racing at all. How close were we to having to close down Santa Anita? It’s a different world now than what it was 30 years ago.” - Michael Dickinson
Michael Dickinson believes that American racing needs to switch to synthetic racing surfaces
2). News: SF Bloodstock donates US$100,000 to co-sponsor New Vocations Indoor Arena.
“There’s nothing more important than life beyond the racetrack for our equine athletes. SF is committed to supporting this great cause and has the utmost confidence in New Vocations.” - Tom Ryan
Tom Ryan | Image courtesy Keeneland sales
3). Feature: Covfefe (USA) has displayed an incredible amount of talent for owner LNJ Foxwoods and trainer Brad Cox. Bill Finley chats to Cox about the Into Mischief (USA) filly.
Trending In TDN Europe:
1). Feature: Liberty Beach (GB) has been a flag-bearer for first-season sire Cable Bay (Ire) this season. Emma Berry chats to her owner/breeder Philip Wilkins.
“We had quite an unbelievable offer for Liberty Beach and after that was turned down Richard [Kent] has fended everyone else off. We had our own business which has now been handed down to the children, but I was able to take a sum of money out of the business and with that we’re comfortable." - Phillip Wilkins
Liberty Beach
2). Video: Taylor Made Sales and Haras de Gouffern are joining forces to offer a five-strong consignment of colts at the upcoming Arqana August Yearling Sale. Duncan Taylor gives TDN an insight.
3). Feature: Late last month Pat Keogh, chief executive officer at Leopardstown since 2011, took up the same position at The Curragh. Kelsey Riley finds out more about Keogh's future plans.
"Unlike a football stadium where someone goes to the same seats for the whole match, people move around racecourses, and trying to anticipate people’s movements isn’t easy. There were teething problems and what we’ve tried to do is iron those teething problems out and allow everyone to grow to love The Curragh and really establish it in its rightful place in world racing." - Pat Keogh
