thoroughbred

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He received 100 thoroughbred horses and a Lexus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

In a chaotic last half hour, Carse charged down the Lord's slope like a thoroughbred that had unseated its rider.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

“Wayne is one of the greatest competitors and most important figures in thoroughbred racing history,” said Mike Anderson, president of Churchill Downs racetrack in Kentucky, after the Lukas family announced the severity of his illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2025

He was confused now, but Dessie could hold his bit and point him, the way a handler points a thoroughbred at the barrier to show his breeding and his form.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck