TDN Writers’ Room Holiday Special

[Wandering Eyes]

As the dust settles on the 2025 racing season, the TDN Writers' Room team is gathering for one last round of conversation. In this festive finale, presented as always by Keeneland, Bill Finley, Randy Moss and Zoe Cadman pull up a chair to celebrate and unpack the moments that defined the year.

The team takes a deep dive into the top horses and races of 2025. It's no secret that Book'em Danno (Bucchero) was Bill's favorite horse, but Randy and Zoe shared “Top Race of the Year” picks that might catch you by surprise. While Sovereignty (Into Mischief) was the obvious choice for the horse the crew is most looking forward to seeing next year, they also highlighted a few under-the-radar prospects you'll want to keep an eye on.

It wouldn't be a holiday party without a little embarrassment. The team fielded “life” questions dreamed up by our producers, including a hilarious look back at the worst jobs they ever held before they found their way to the press box. The producers decided to lower the “professional” bar just a bit by forcing the hosts to show their high school yearbook photos.

Later in the show, the team tackled some thought-provoking listener write-in questions. They take on a massive hypothetical: If racing were given a blank slate, how would you draw up the schedule? The trio also breaks down their varying handicapping methodologies, revealing what they each prioritize when dissecting a race.

The conversation took a poignant turn as each host identified the specific moment from 2025 that reminded them why they love horse racing.

The TDN Writers' Room is also sponsored by Gainesway, the PHBA, the KTOB, 1/ST TV and West Point Thoroughbreds.

Ready to toast to 2025? Click here for the audio version or watch the full episode below.

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