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	Why are only thoroughbreds used as racehorses? By Mastodon Asked Aug 9 2009 8:51AM	6 Pts Rate Question

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by Phoenix on Aug 16, 2009 at 5:16 pm Permalink

I agree with darienne on the one point, but they race throughbreds because they are bred to be the best through their bloodline.

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by Darienne13V9 on Aug 16, 2009 at 5:12 pm Permalink

no. quarter horses race too. it all depends what kinds of race it is. i have a quarter horse who is 5 now and she raced when she was 3 won3 tied 2 lost 0 and they retired her

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by xJellyRollx on Aug 9, 2009 at 8:51 am Permalink

The more pure the blood is for a horse, the faster it is. It's ancestory.
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by john pennington on Aug 16, 2009 at 5:16 pm Permalink

Ever see a donkey in the Run For The Roses?

Some four-legged animals are much smarter and faster than others.