Thoroughbred
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The Thoroughbred is a horse breed developed for horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred b
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Thoroughbreds have a well-chiseled head.
The Darley Arabian, one of the three traditional foundation sires of the Thoroughbred
Secretariat (horse)
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Secretariat, also known as Big Red, was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the ninth winner of the American Triple Crown, setting and still holding the fastest time record in all three
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…choosing a potential racehorse. Although there have been champion racehorses of every height, from Zenyatta who stood 17.2 hands, to Man o' War and Secretariat who both stood at 16.2 hands, down to Hyperion, who was only 15.1, the best racehorses are generally of average size. Larger horses mature more slowly…
Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte after winning the 1973 Preakness Stakes
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Secretariat at the Derby
Secretariat crossing the finish line at the 1973 Preakness