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1). Feature: Darley's Night Of Thunder (Ire) has continued his impressive start at stud. John Boyce looks at the numbers.
"His nine stakes winners by mid-May of his second season-taking into account Northern Hemisphere runners only; he has had two first-crop stakes winners in Australia–hasn’t ever been matched before." - John Boyce
Night Of Thunder (Ire) | Standing at Darley Dalham Hall
2). Video: Tour Of Newmarket's Gallops. In Part 3 of our video series, John Berry takes us on a tour of the jumps training area and the Limekilns.
3). Feature: Sports Science: Is Racing On Board? Tom Frary seeks the opinion of several English trainers.
“Using sports science in training is a helpful exercise, but sometimes technology can confuse, for example with blood testing. It is only a snapshot of the horse’s blood at that specific time and you can tie yourself up in knots." - James Tate
Trending In TDN America
1). Feature: Sid Fernando believes the US Jockey Club's decision to cap stallions at 140 mares is a simplistic approach to a complex issue.
"If racing instead of selling was the goal, more third- and fourth-year horses and the mid-level proven ones would get an uptick in business because breeders wouldn’t avoid them if the sales ring wasn’t the primary concern." - Sid Fernando
2). Video: Her mother, Unrivaled Belle (USA), is a Breeders' Cup Champion, and her full-sister Unique Bella (USA) is a dual Eclipse Champion. This Tapit (USA) filly has some big shoes to fill. TDN spoke to Wayne and Cathy Sweezey about their new addition.
3). Video: This week NYRA's Martin Panza joins the TDN Writers' Room to discuss racing at Saratoga and Belmont.
