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Horse Bone Is Dense, Vulnerable

In any case of leg fracture in a Thoroughbred, healing is slow to occur. Infection and laminitis often result after fractures. Is weak breeding part of the problem? more...

Equine Fractures Are Difficult

PETA wants to halt Thoroughbred race track breakdowns by changing the standards of the Sport of Kings. Authorities say concerns are unfounded; most race horses thrive. more...

One Rescue But Slaughter Continues

As inhumane conditions for horses and slaughter continue, one Little Cliff, a claiming racehorse named for turf writer Cliff Guilliams, was saved by concerned horsemen. more...

Hall of Fame Class Includes Tiznow

Nominees to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame include the only two-time Breeders' Cup Classic champ, Tiznow, jockey Edgar Prado, and trainer Carl Nafzger. more...

Shoemaker's 23 Kentucky Derbies

Jockey Bill "Willie" Shoemaker had more Kentucky Derby mounts than his contemporary rival, Bill Hartack, and Eddie Arcaro, who was finishing his career in the 1960s. more...

Shoemaker Won Four Derbies

Although one Kentucky Derby win shy of Hartack and Arcaro, Bill "Willie" Shoemaker was the first jockey to earn $100 million, and collected more Eclipse Awards. more...

Only Arcaro Won Two Triple Crowns

Eddie Arcaro is the only jockey in history to ride two Triple Crown champions, winning in 1941 and 1948. He was the first of two jockeys to win five Kentucky Derbies. more...

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