The Spring Racing Carnival attracts the world’s finest thoroughbreds to Victoria in pursuit of eye-watering prize purses, unrivalled accolades and a place in the history books. It is arguably the greatest event in the entire global racing calendar, steeped in heritage and packed full of prestigious Group 1 contests. The
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A Typical Life of a Racehorse
The life of a racehorse is obviously vastly different from the lives experienced by horses used for other purposes, including pleasure riding. A racehorse is usually purchased from a quality breeder with the specific purpose of horse racing in mind. Generally potential racehorses are purchased as yearlings, meaning they are under