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Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred is a breed of horse best known for flat racing but can also be bred for other forms of competition such as hurdling, polo, steeplechasing, or even show jumping. You will find all manner of questions on these amazing horses and their various disciplines.

1,085 Questions

What makes a thoroughbred horse special?

If you click the link below it will take you to Jenny's Deviant Art page, at the bottom left hand corner of the page you will see what the TB used to look like.

What is the oldest race of the three legs of the triple crown?

Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Almont, NY. It is also the longest triple crown race at 1 1/2 miles. The flower of the Belmont Stakes is a white carnation. One of its nicknames is the test of champions. KDJudy Valpo, IN

What is the most popular horse race of the year?

There are many potential answers to that, and opinions would differ. The biggest jump race is probably the Aintree Grand National, held on the first Saturday of April near Liverpool in England. The Epsom Derby, also in England, could be argued to be the biggest flat race, though there are other contenders.

How many races did man o' war win?

Man O War won 20 of the 21 races ran just after WW1. He set two American records, 3 track records, and 3 world records. He also sired many track winning progeny who also won many races in turn.

What horse won the 1990 Kentucky Derby?

Jockey Gary Stevens rode 'Thunder Gulch' to win the 1995 Kentucky Derby.

How do you calculate the payoff on a Trifecta at a pari-mutuel Horse Track?

Generally: Take the total amount wagered in the trifecta pool and multiply it by the takeout rate (a.k.a. commission rate). Subtract this amount from the total amount wagered in the pool. From the amount remaining (the Net pool), subtract the amount of money that was placed on the winning Trifecta combination, leaving you with the Profit pool. Divide the Profit pool by the amount that was bet on the winning combination. Add 1 to the division's resulting amount. Drop the pennies so you're left with the dollars and dimes. This is the payout (price) amount on the winning combination per $1 of winning money.

What race track is home to the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs located in Louisville, Kentucky. The address of Churchill Downs is:

Churchill Downs

700 Central Ave.

Louisville, KY 40208

Who was Northern Dancer?

Northern Dancer was a famous racehorse and many great racehorses are traced back to him. He was a Canadian-bred horse and lived from 1961 to 1990.

Which Country breeds the best race Horses?

Opinion only. France for Turf and US for dirt

Who holds the Preakness Track Record?

Secretariat established the track record in 1973 at 1:59 and 2/5. He ran each quarter of the race successively faster than the last, coming from last place to first place. Only one other Derby winner has broken the 2 minute barrier, that being Monarchos in 2001 at 1:59.97.

Who won the Kentucky Derby in 1963?

The winner of the 1978 Kentucky Derby was a horse called Affirmed.

Who won the Breeders Cup in 1999?

1991 Breeders Cup Classic Black Tie Affair Other winners were: 1991 Breeders Cup Juvenile Arazi 1991 Breeders Cup Juvenile Filly Pleasant Stage 1991 Breeders Cup Sprint Sheikh Albadou 1991 Breeders Cup Mile Opening Verse 1991 Breeders Cup Distaff Dance Smartly 1991 Breeders Cup Turf Miss Alleged

Why is the Kentucky Derby such a big deal?

The Kentucky Derby is the most famous 2-minutes of sports. It is the first and most famous of the Triple Crown Races (including the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes), which is run by 3-yr-old thoroughbreds. It is run on the first Saturday in May every year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This year was the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby and Big Brown won with Eight Belles coming in 2nd. She was later euthanized on the track after breaking both front ankles right after she finished the race. Only 3 fillies have ever won the Derby.

What horses did Steve Cauthen ride in horse racing?

Steve Cauthens first ride in England was a winner. The horse was Marquee Universal trained by Barry Hills at Salisbury race course in 1979.

What is the speed of the fastest race horse?

Mr. Light holds the record for the fastest (officially recorded) mile ever run by a horse. The horse was 6 years old and 118lbs. It was recorded at Gulfstream Park 1/03/2005. The time was 131.41 seconds. The race was run on turf.

Note: The previous record was held for more than 30 years (1968) by Dr. Fager on a dirt track and a time of 132.20. See Web Links for more horse racing records

What dose 36 and change mean in horse racing?

36 and change is a time for 3/8's of a mile generally a horse goes 3/8's of a mile in anywhere from :34 to :40 seconds the "change" means fifths of seconds So 36 and change means :36 1/5 - :36 4/5

When did Seattle Slew win the triple crown?

1977-he is my favorite Triple Crown winner Secretariat won it 4 years previous and Affirmed won the next year

How many fillies have won the preakness?

No fillies have won the Grand National but twelve mares have won the race:

Miss Mowbray (1852), Anatis (1860), Jealousy (1861), Emblem (1863), Emblematic (1864), Casse Tete (1872), Empress (1880), Zoedone (1883), Frigate (1889), Shannon Lass (1902), Sheila's Cottage (1948) and Nickel Coin (1951).

Fillies and mares are both female horses but fillies are aged 4 years or younger.

Who won the belmont stakes today?

in 2009-

Summer Bird

Dunkirk

Mine That Bird

both Summer Bird and Dunkirk are retired due to condylar fractures

the Belmont was Dunkirk's last race

Summer Bird and Mine That Bird are sired by the same horse-Birdstone whom spoiled Smarty Jones' triple Crown in '04