Racehorses are getting faster, study concludes

Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 09:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Despite a general consensus among scientists and in the racing industry that racehorse speed has plateaued, a new study has found that racehorses are getting quicker. Further research is required to determine whether the increased speeds have a genetic basis or are the result of improved training, jockey tactics or other environmental factors.

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