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racehorse

[ reys-hawrs ]

noun

  1. a horse bred or kept for racing, race, especially in flat races race or steeplechases.


racehorse

/ ˈɪˌɔː /

noun

  1. a horse specially bred for racing
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of racehorse1

First recorded in 1620–30; race 1 + horse
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The exorbitant cost of buying a well-bred racehorse is not for the faint of wallet.

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But I just couldn't let myself pore over polling and racehorse analysis anymore or allow myself to put too much stock in any individual victories.

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He became a leading owner and breeder of race horses in the UK, France and Ireland, breeding Shergar, once the most famous and most valuable racehorse in the world.

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One other factor is that there will likely be fewer deaths because the foal crop is in serious decline, meaning fewer racehorses.

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Just six weeks into Betsy's treatment the racehorse trained by her dad, Kitty's Light, won the Scottish Grand National, allowing the family to experience happiness in the darkest of times.

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