props that are given to Thoroughbredstoday (both legally and illegally), theaverage horse made 11.31 starts per year.In 2009, the average runner made only6.23 starts per year, a decline of about 45%.It was also interesting to note that Ohio-breds le…

UNLIKE most people of my vintage, I consider memory loss to be one of the benefits of the aging process. Unfortunately, though, my memory just isn’t going fast enough for someone who loves the Thoroughbred game and cares about the future of racing the way I do.
By Arnold Kirkpatrick

First Published (20 April 2011 - Issue Number: Issue 20)

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