thoroughbred

  • 21thoroughbred — adjective 1》 of pure breed, especially of a breed of horse originating from English mares and Arab stallions. 2》 informal of outstanding quality. noun 1》 a thoroughbred animal. 2》 informal an excellent person or thing …

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  • 22thoroughbred — noun (C) 1 a horse that has parents of the same very good breed 2 someone who seems to do something naturally to a very high standard: If we are talking about batsmen, Gower is a thoroughbred …

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  • 23thoroughbred — adjective thoroughbred horses Syn: purebred, pedigree, pure, pure blooded, blooded …

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  • 24thoroughbred — /ˈθʌrəbrɛd / (say thuruhbred) adjective 1. of pure or unmixed breed, stock, etc., as a horse or other animal. 2. (of human beings) having qualities characteristic of pure breeding; high spirited; mettlesome; elegant or graceful. 3. thoroughly… …

  • 25Thoroughbred (series) — Thoroughbred is a series of young adult novels that revolves around Kentucky Thoroughbred racing and equestrianism. The series was started in 1991 by Joanna Campbell, and numbered 72 books, in addition to several super editions and a spin off… …

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  • 26Thoroughbred horse racing — is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: Flat racing and National Hunt racing. National Hunt racing can be further divided into… …

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  • 27Thoroughbred horse race — Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: flat racing and jump racing. Jump racing can be further… …

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  • 28Thoroughbred breeding theories — Thoroughbred horse breeding theories run the gamut from the more common careful statistical analyses to the fanciful and the superstitious. The dream of the next legendary racehorse arising from the perfect pairing of sire and dam motivates the… …

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  • 29Thoroughbred (Gundam) — The SCVA 72 Thoroughbred was one of the seven Pegasus Class Assault Carriers built during the OYW. It was assigned to the 16th Autonomous Corps, and was primarily designed for combat using the two late model V Project Mobile Suits, RX 78 4 and… …

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  • 30Thoroughbred racing in Australia — Horse Racing in Australia is administered by the Australian Racing Board, with each state s Principal Racing Authority agreeing to abide by, and to enforce, the Australian Rules of Racing.Thoroughbred horse racing is the third most attended… …

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