Breeding & Ownership

Pedigrees, bloodlines and the business of owning a racehorse: stud fees, sales, claiming and racing partnerships, in plain terms.

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Thoroughbred Bloodlines and What They Say About Derby Horses

Thoroughbred Bloodlines and What They Say About Derby Horses

Brendan Shaughnessy • Jan 16, 2026 •

What Inbreeding Does to a Thoroughbred's Racing Record

What Inbreeding Does to a Thoroughbred's Racing Record

Brendan Shaughnessy • Jan 8, 2026 •

The Thoroughbred Speed Gene and What It Actually Predicts

The Thoroughbred Speed Gene and What It Actually Predicts

Brendan Shaughnessy • Jan 6, 2026 •