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SARGA.CO – Racehorses hold a treasure trove of fascinating facts you might have never heard before. From extraordinary anatomy to stories from the track, here are 10 surprising tidbits that will make you see racehorses in a whole new way, as compiled from various sources:
The fastest racehorses in the world can run up to 70 km/h—almost matching the speed of a scooter on urban roads.
During a race, a racehorse’s heart can beat 200–240 times per minute—nearly four times the rate of a human’s heartbeat during a sprint.
Racehorses have large eyes that give them nearly a 350-degree field of vision, allowing them to see rivals to the side or even behind without turning their heads.
About 60% of a racehorse’s body mass is muscle, particularly in the hind legs—this is the engine that lets them unleash explosive sprints.
Racehorses can sleep standing up thanks to a “stay apparatus” in their legs. However, for deep rest, they still need to lie down.
Racehorse names are often unique and follow strict rules. They can be no longer than 18 characters and are often a combination of the sire’s and dam’s names.
A racehorse’s peak performance usually comes between ages 3 and 5. After that, stamina declines, and many are retired to breeding careers.
They eat a carefully crafted diet of grass, wheat, oats, and special supplements—formulated to provide maximum energy without weighing them down.
Many racehorses get nervous or even refuse to enter the starting gate, requiring special training to stand still before the race begins.
In close races, the winner can be decided by just fractions of a second or even the length of a horse’s nostril.
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