It is limited to three year old thoroughbreds only. No Belgians or mustangs need apply. Geriatric Gypsy Horses go away, Premature ponies will be escorted out. All size challenged animals like Hanoverian's may leave their applications in the circular file cabinet next to the watercooler.
They are bred to run. Someone said that the Thoroughbred has been bred and inbred with a locomotive for a heart and champange glass stems for legs. Perhaps some form of Genetic discipline or engineering will be required.
they are important because horse racing, particularly thoroughbreds, is a major sport in Kentucky, hence the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is a Thoroughbred horse racing event.
Thoroughbred horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby
both i won once in the derby
you can go to the horse racing at the Kentucky derby
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Harry James, the famous bandleader and trumpet player, owned several racehorses, but the most notable of his horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby was "Our Boots." He also had other horses that participated in various races, but "Our Boots" is often highlighted in discussions about his involvement in horse racing. James' passion for the sport was evident, and he enjoyed the thrills of both music and racing.
in racing kentucky, thoroughbreds (TB)
there are horse races in kentucky - kentucky derby
I have seen horses race as yearlings and to be in the Kentucky Derby they must be three. It just depends on the race! Most thoroughbreds begin racing at age 2.