Moreover, because environment plays a role in determining a runner's preferred racing distance (the "nature vs. nurture" question), actual AWD is even more random. The diagram shows the actual ...

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What's a furlong? What to know about the horse racing distance ahead of Kentucky Derby ...

Horse racing is as much a part of American leisure history as baseball ... Beyer Speed Figures measure a horse’s performance, adjusted for track conditions and distance. The Beyer Par is a benchmark ...

While horse racing enthusiasts look forward to the beginning ... A furlong is a common term used to describe a certain distance in the sport. Here's what you need to know about what a furlong ...