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How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”)

  • SOURCES:
    • Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician.
    • Jill Stowe, professor of economics at the University of Kentucky.
    • Mark Taylor, president of Taylor Made Farm.
    • Oscar Gonzales, vice chair of the California Horse Racing Board.
    • Richard Migliore, head racing analyst for Fox Sports and New York Racing Association, retired jockey.


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