‘The weekend's results have served a strong reminder that, at 23, Dubawi remains an incredibly dominant force.’ @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social examines the importance of Dubawi in the pedigrees of the big winners this past weekend.

The ties that bind. “Having the Sangster colours back in Ballydoyle and winning a Group 1 means a lot to everyone.” Sam Sangster securing Diego Velazquez to stand in Newmarket will also mean a lot to the team at the National Stud. www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/an-incredibl...

“And it's my first Group 1 winner in those colours. We have been knocking on the door, and it was nice to reverse that,” 'An Incredibly Emotional Moment': National Hero Sangster Delivers G1 Stallion for Newmarket @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

Bonny Scotland.

“He, at the moment, looks like he has the potential to be the best we've ever had, and we're going to stick with him.” 'We're in it to Own Racehorses and Enjoy Them': Mick Mariscotti on Crack Juvenile Zavateri by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

To Littleferry.

This was a joy to write. Loved speaking to Franca about this most special of days.

🗣️ "He was a hell of a horse. I'm very lucky to have been around when he was there." 50 years since the Grundy vs. Bustino showdown in the 1975 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and it still thrills Franca Vittadini. TDN's @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social checks in.

John and Dereham, a happy trainer and his happy horse.

"I have never seen a market where there is such depth." @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social reports from the JRHA Select Sale in Japan where Equinox's first foals led the way, followed closely by Kitasan Black foals, as buyers from all over the world came out in force.

🗣️ "Nearly all the good ones that I've had that have come out early and done well have made very good older horses." @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social checks in with Rod Millman, who sends out the fast young filly Anthelia in Saturday's £250,000 Weatherbys Super Sprint.

Fresh from her travels to Japan for the Select Sale @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social shares insights from the trip in Seven Days as well as: 🔹 A Bonanza for the Budget Breeders 🔹 Trotting Hot to a Hundred 🔹 Another Egan to Note

Seven Days by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social : A Photo Finish Like No Other for breeder Marc Ruehl And 🔹 Delacroix Proves His Worth 🔹 The Wootton Boys 🔹 Palace Pier Emerging  🔹 Looming Threat to British Racing

“As we remember them, it is easy to feel an extra sorrowful pang of 'things ain't what they used to be'.” Seven Days: Lamenting The Four Horsemen by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

“That's why I'm here. A bit of maintenance and a few Group 1 winners, that will do me.” Lambourn Dances to the Tune of his Forefathers on a Derby Day to Savour by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

It’s been a special week. Two honest and tough horses, Cloudy Rose and Dereham, winning as they liked at Brighton and Newmarket. These victories, however small, mean the world to us.

“Whether you're partying in the car parks or punting from the comfort of your own sofa, it is an unmissable, stamina-sapping five days.” Seven Days: A Royal Ascot of Diverse Delights by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

🗣️ "To have their support means so much. To think that our little stud can produce a horse who's in training at Ballydoyle." A big day on the grand stage of #RoyalAscot for the small breeders, from Docklands to Gstaad and American Affair. @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social recaps the day.

"When the call came, I had to double-check that it was Barry on the other end of the phone! When you get those opportunities, you have to take them." C. Keane, Juddmonte's newly retained jockey, got acquainted with some of their #RoyalAscot-bound horses this morning. @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

🗣️ "He's a Derby winner, by a Derby winner, by a Derby winner. That's pretty extraordinary." Lambourn, by Australia, by Galileo (and let's not forget Australia's dam, the mighty Ouija Board): an all-the-way Derby winner by almost four lengths. @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social recaps the Derby.

🗣️ "Every sport – not just every sport, every human pursuit – has one holy grail. Everything has a pinnacle." An insightful and refreshing conversation with Jeremy Brummitt, connected to Epsom Derby contenders Lazy Griff and Tuscan Hills. @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

A story for the dreamers: Lulu opted to buy a mare instead of spending the money on a home extension, and that mare’s first foal is now a Classic winner.

Strategising.

Lovely Merrijig, less lovely photobomber.

Seven Days by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social: A Classic Fit for a King Also 🔹 Here’s to maturity 🔹 Hot, Hot, Hot 🔹 Medallions All Round 🔹 More Stakes Glory for Aykroyds  🔹 Liberate, Celebrate

“For two days it was borderline whether I was even going to be able to do that, so I got off lucky in that regard.” Jacob Pritchard Webb spoke to @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social about life after serious injury.

Just before the rain came.

Seven Days: The Aga Khan's Glorious Hundred Also 🔹 Two Shades of Blue 🔹 Immortal Beloved of Charlie Noell 🔹 Does Dante Hold Derby Key? 🔹 A Boy Named Sioux  Read @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social’s round-up of the week.

“Nobody wants to win a race like this,” “I'm a big boy, I've got big shoulders, and we'll move on.” @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social was witness to the highs and lows of racing today with drama in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches.

A brief pause between thinking about horses and talking about horses and writing about horses to see the stunning Sebastião Salgado exhibition at Les Franciscaines. It’s on until 1 June and is well worth a visit.

Street corner book swap, Deauville.

🗣️ "It's the stuff of dreams. Will I ever sell a horse for that sort of money ever again? Probably not." A dream day for many at the Arqana #BreezeUpSale, led by Cormac Farrell's €1.9 million Night Of Thunder colt. TDN's Brian Sheerin & @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social recap the day.

It is certainly never dull to spend several hours in the company of Ralph Beckett. ‘I never wanted to sit on the fence,’ he says. Well, he certainly doesn’t do that.

🗣️ "Part of the reason the sport works is because a good horse can come out of anywhere. And once that stops, we lose some of our identity." TDN's @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social spends a morning with Ralph Beckett as he reflects on his team's success and the work it took to achieve it.

Seven Days by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social 🔹 Classic Double to Triple Crown? 🔹 Family Sprinting Double Act at HQ 🔹 Tally-Ho Stud's Star Pupil 🔹 NZ Black Type for Hello Youmzain and Circus Maximus 🔹 A Name in Lights for John Camilleri

“I rang the American team last night and said 'Thanks for putting the pressure on'.” ✔️Kentucky Oaks ✔️Kentucky Derby ✔️2,000 Guineas ✔️1,000 Guineas Godolphin's Awesome Foursome From Newmarket to Kentucky by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social

"The second she was born my father said she was fast. He fell in love with her and almost lived in her stable." Albany Stud's homebred Calyx filly was a highlight Thursday as she sold for 155,000gns at #TattsGuineas. TDN's @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social has the recap.

Seven Days by @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social: From High Born to Humble Beginnings  🔹 Waltzing Wootton 🔹 BBAG Graduates Shine 🔹 Enora's Family to the Fore 🔹 Stars Out in Force at Longchamp 🔹 High Earners from Modest Origins

✍️ "It is only recently that these mighty veterinary oaks have become facts of everyday bloodstock life and it is from tiny acorns that they have developed," writes John Berry. Greenwood's fascinating trip down veterinary memory lane.

Seeing a rainbow always seems like a gift, and this was a truly special one over our yard.

👉 Whether through formal trials, racecourse gallops, or stable visits, a clearer picture is emerging of a number of the colts who are likely to line up at Newmarket for the upcoming 2,000 Guineas. TDN's @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social takes a closer look at the contenders.

Can lightning strike twice for Hugo Palmer in the 2,000 Guineas? The Brighton lads will certainly be hoping this Seagull can fly.

Kyprios. Absolute rock star.

A great start to Craven week having a look at some of the horses who may be heading towards Newmarket in a few weeks’ time for the Betfred Guineas. As absorbing as ever to have a glimpse behind the gates at Ballydoyle. www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/is-he-a-clas...

From nobody knowing nothing about the trade tariffs to Graffard knowing plenty about training horses. Hayley Turner retiring to Japan’s success in Dubai, @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social has the week that was pretty sewn up in this week’s Seven Days! ⬇️

Suitcase Smith, learning a little more each day.

Very important story from @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social on the negative impacts this will have--not just to Europe, but to America. www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/watching-bri...

"We need to put things into perspective: the American market is very important for Arqana." TDN's @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social takes a closer look at how the 20 percent trade tariff on the EU trading bloc for all imports to the USA may affect the upcoming sales.

👀 Weekend Watch: From Dubai Honour seeking his third Australian Group 1 win in the G1 Tancred Stakes, to the return of turf racing in Britain, TDN's @emmacollingsberry.bsky.social has your go-to guide for what not to miss this Saturday. Dive in ⬇️

🗣️ "A lot of these horses are retired early, but I think it's great for people who follow the sport to get to see them again." TDN's Adam Houghton checks in with trainer Kevin Ryan as he shares the latest on his stars, led by Inisherin, and exciting prospects looking to follow suit.