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Horse Racing History: From Ancient Origins to Modern Thoroughbred Racing

Horse racing history spans more than 6,000 years, from early mounted contests on the Eurasian steppes to the multi-billion dollar global sport we follow today. The sport grew through ancient Greece, Rome, and Britain before taking root in America, where the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes became the defining races of the modern …

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