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Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
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Thoroughbred horse racing is one of the most popular forms of horseracing. Thoroughbred horses are known for their endurance, but can be temperamental. All true thoroughbred horses can be traced back to the three original thoroughbreds that were imported. |
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Thoroughbred Horse Racing
The three original thoroughbreds that were imported were the Byerly Turk, the Darley Arabian and the Godolphin Arabian, all named after their owners, respectively. These horses were bred with native horses to produce long, sleek horses which could carry weight over a long distance. Thoroughbreds feature mainly in racing, but are also used for hunting, dressage, ranch work, pleasure riding and three day events. They range from 14 to 17 hands in height, and come in a variety of colours, including bay, chestnut and brown, grey, black and roan. Although thoroughbreds tend to be born in Spring, their official birthday is always January 1st. They are trained as soon as they are a year-old (yearling) and are taught to accept a saddle, bridle and rider. The Jockey Club, keep a record of thoroughbred breeding, this is known as the Stud Book. There are many thoroughbred horse races held in America, tracks include Aqueduct, Belmont, Calder, Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Hialeah, Hollywood Park, Keeneland, Monmouth Park, Meadowlands, Philadelphia and Santa Anita. The most famous of races is the Triple Crown, which incorporates the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
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