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  • Equine Performance Science
  • Quantitative Genetics

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  • Previous research suggested thoroughbred racehorse speed improvement has stalled, possibly due to reaching a selection limit.
  • Limited scope of prior studies, focusing on elite middle/long-distance races and neglecting confounding factors, may have skewed conclusions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate thoroughbred racehorse speed trends using a comprehensive dataset.
  • To investigate the impact of various race distances and environmental factors on performance improvement.
  • To determine if observed trends indicate a true selection limit or a shift in breeding focus.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a large dataset encompassing diverse race distances.
  • Statistical modeling to account for confounding variables like ground conditions.
  • Comparison of speed trends across different race categories (sprint, middle, long distance).

Main Results:

  • Overall population speed improvement is ongoing, driven significantly by increased sprint race speeds.
  • Elite-level middle and long-distance race speeds show signs of reaching an asymptote.
  • The study identified significant variation in performance trends across different race types.

Conclusions:

  • Racehorse speed improvement is occurring, but is distance-specific.
  • Sprint race performance is advancing, while middle and long-distance speeds may be plateauing.
  • Further research is needed to ascertain if middle/long-distance trends reflect a biological limit or a change in breeding objectives.