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TopSpec Trainer of the Quarter – Sir Mark Prescott Bt. Sarah Steinberg – Catrin Nack reports how Steinberg’s small, but brimming quality string of horses, have led her to become one of Germany’s up-and-coming trainers. The “Gut-Brain connection” – No matter how strong the horse, their head must be in the game to succeed and Scott Anderson explains how the gut plays a vital role in this. Racing’s “Social Licence” – Paull Khan expands upon a presentation he gave at the European Parliament explaining how EMHF will play a vital role to support the importance of welfare in racehorses. Investing in All-Weather racing – Catrin Nack delves into the All-Weather racing scene in Germany, France, UK and Ireland and the investments being made for its longevity. The importance of the Sacroiliac joint – Annie Lambert talks to Dr. Michael Manno about dilemmas the Sacroiliac joint can pose and how to deal with these. Nursery schools for jumpers – Daragh Ó Conchúir examines the vital role of ‘pre-trainers’ in Irish National Hunt racing and their growing influence in producing ready-to-run horses. Artificial Intelligence tools - and their growing use in training – Artificial Intelligence tools are fast developing within the racing industry. Alysen Miller explores how they are being used for selecting yearlings at the sales. Racing and breeding in Turkey – Paull Khan explores the true scale of the Thoroughbred industry in Turkey which is widely underestimated. The Chehboub’s and their new breeding operation in Normandy – John Gilmore tells us how the Chehboub family are developing the Haras de Beaumont to become a major player in the French breeding and racing scene. International Codes of Practice on equine disease for 2023 – With horses being one of the most internationally travelled species, Victoria Colgate and Richard Newton talk about the very real and present threat of equine infectious diseases’. Product Focus