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quarter-horse racing |
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quarter-horse racingRacing of quarter horses. It originated among British settlers in Virginia shortly after Jamestown was established in 1607. The course was traditionally a quarter-mile (400 m); today there are 11 officially sanctioned races, ranging from 220 to 870 yd (201 to 796 m). Timing is to the nearest .01 second. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Co-produced with FOX productions, TVG features thoroughbred, harness and quarter-horse racing, with an average of 5 hosted, real-time events each hour, originating from over twenty of the nation's major race tracks with which the network has exclusive long-term agreements. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert switch breeds and go on to fame and fortune, some people might have the idea quarter-horse racing is nothing more than a farm system for thoroughbred trainers. |
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