thoroughbred

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A nation will be hoping he's still smiling in the wake of their opener against Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup game since the great thoroughbred in their midfield was barely out of nappies.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the past two years, Johnson has become a minority owner of multiple horses, including Sandman, a $1.2 million, dappled gray thoroughbred who competed in last year’s Derby.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Older, and with questions about the make-up of their team, the hosts will find it harder to absorb the absence of two thoroughbred fast bowlers.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

The old man wanted Charlie’s favorite new horse, a thoroughbred named Thunder, run out to the green marker.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby