October 24, 2015 - The Heart

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Heart “scans” are another tool in selecting young racehorses. The size of a young horse’s heart has proved to be a reliable predictor of his future racing performance

by Heather Smith Thomas

A good Thoroughbred must have “heart”—a term that means determination and will to win: a desire to run in spite of anything that might distract or challenge him. Heart, for a racehorse, is crucial both figuratively and literally. Without a good heart (which means a fairly large heart for his age, sex, and size), even the most well-conformed, ideal-looking racing prospect will likely be an “also ran” and not a winner.

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