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Three-year-old Thoroughbred wearing leg wraps while walking in the paddock before her first race.

Every Horse in a Claiming Race Is for Sale. Here’s How It Actually Works

Claiming races are where most Thoroughbreds make their living. That’s where horsemen are constantly deciding whether a horse belongs, what it’s worth, and whether the tag makes sense. A claiming race is a type of horse race where every horse entered is available to be purchased, or “claimed,” by another licensed owner for a set …

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