Fractures in Thoroughbred racing and the potential for pre‐race identification of horses at risk

• DOI: 10.1111/evj.14046
• Publication Date: 2024-01-11T04:15:20Z
• Authors: Ian Wright; Gaynor Minshall; Natalie Young; Christopher Riggs
• Keywords: Identification; Horse racing

Abstract Risk rates for and predisposing factors to fractures occurring in Thoroughbred racing that have been published peer reviewed journals are documented. The potential currently available techniques identify horses at increased risk fracture is discussed on the bases of principles, practicalities, advantages, disadvantages current data. All light justifiable decision making importance horseracing's social license.