The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered "hot-blooded" horses that are known for their agility, speed, and spirit. The Thoroughbred as it is known today was developed in 17th- and 18th-century England, when native mares were crossbred with imported Oriental stallions of Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman breeding. All modern Thoroughbreds can trace their pedigrees to three stallions originally imported into England in the 17th and 18th centuries, and to a larger number of foundation mares of mostly English breeding. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Thoroughbred breed spread throughout the world; they were imported into North America starting in 1730 and into Australia, Europe, Japan and South America during the 19th century.
| Distinguishing features | Tall, slim, athletic horse, used for racing and many equestrian sports |
| Country of origin | England |
| Common nicknames | Tb (abbreviation), Bloodhorse |
| The Jockey Club | Breed standards |
| Australian Stud Book | Breed standards |
| General Stud Book | Breed standards |
About Thoroughbreds
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Achievement of Thoroughbreds
Focus Features acquired distribution rights for the film after it premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. It marked the directorial debut for Cory Finley.
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Latest information about Thoroughbreds updated on July 28 2021.
