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In the TDN's Breeders' Cup Breakthrough series, we catch up with the six trainers who celebrated their first win at the Breeders' Cup in 2024. We discuss the road to securing that victory, what the breakout win meant to them personally and what they hope to accomplish from here. Our first episode features Kenny McPeek, who secured a long-awaited Breeders' Cup victory with a filly that is known to her fans as 'The Grizzly.' Might this superstar filly return to the Breeders' Cup in 2025?

Louisiana-based trainer Lonnie Briley won the first graded stake he ever competed in with this year's GII Rebel Stakes victor Coal Battle. Now, the pair are heading to the Kentucky Derby. Come along to watch Coal Battle put his first work in under the twin spires.

Hall of Famer Zenyatta got her start at Mayberry Farm 20 years ago. This year, her final foal—a filly by War Front—is learning the ropes of the racetrack at the same farm. We visited the young filly, as well as Zenyatta's grandson, Shuggy.

Follow along with the TDN's Christina Bossinakis as she spends a morning at Gulfstream Park with some of the contenders of the 2025 Peagsus World Cup.

Canadian Horse of the Year and millionaire Moira will perform in what will likely be her last dance in the 2024 GI Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf. From there, she goes through the ring on Nov. 4 at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale.

There are people that work with horses and there are people that love horses. In the case of Katie Tolbert, there is no better example of a person that works with horses because of how much she loves them. Tolbert is an assistant trainer for Brad Cox and also the exercise rider of this year's Breeders' Cup Classic contender Highland Falls.

From a young age, Jeramie Fennell was certain that he was born to be a jockey. So when, as he continued growing taller throughout his teenage years and maintaining weight became increasingly difficult, Fennell did what he thought he had to do in order to live out his dream. Fennell is not ashamed of his dark past. Instead, he hopes that his story can be an inspiration to others because, against all odds, he managed to come out on the other side. Now, he is the exercise rider for Breeders'...

Stuart Williams is one of the most shrewd trainers in England having recently trained his 1000th winner. Finding the right opportunities for horses in England can be tricky and this has led the Newmarket-based trainer looking oversees for his three-year-old filly Pandora's Gift. She is due to run in the G2 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes in America this weekend and Stuart tells us how this trip came about.

Lee Vickers launched his career in horse racing as a jockey, riding at iconic venues like Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival. Since moving to the U.S., he is now making his mark as an assistant and exercise rider for Christophe Clement. This year, he is the regular rider for Breeders' Cup hopeful Far Bridge.

Tip Top Thomas became the first 'TDN Rising Star' for his freshman sire Volatile when he claimed the Travers Day dirt maiden at Saratoga, a race known for bringing out some of the best juveniles in training.

Senza Parole, a daughter of Three Chimneys Farms Gun Runner, was impressive in her debut at Saratoga on Aug 23. Her trainer Chad Brown said she will point to the GI Frizette Stakes.

Exercise rider Damian Hinds has sat astride Breeders' Cup champions Just FYI and Cody's Wish. This year, he hopes to add another horse to his superstar roster with GI Whitney Stakes winner Arthur's Ride, who is pointing for the GI Breeders' Cup Classic.