Horse breeds that race

Most racehorses are Thoroughbreds, but that’s only part of the story. Depending on the discipline — flat racing, harness, steeplechase, or endurance — other breeds like Quarter Horses, Standardbreds, Arabians, Appaloosas, and American Paint Horses also race competitively. The best racing breed depends on the job: explosive speed, sustained endurance, harness gait, jumping ability, or …