thoroughbred

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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

The Jockey Club, a thoroughbred registry and leading industry group, brought in consultants from McKinsey to help.

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

Barry Hills: British thoroughbred horse trainer had 3,181 winners in Britain and won four of the five British Classics at least once.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

He was confused now, but Dessie could hold his bit and point him, the way a handler points a thoroughbred at the barrier to show his breeding and his form.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck