origins of thoroughbred "speed gene"

[thoroughbred]

'Speed Gene' in Modern Racehorses Originated from British Mare 300 Years Ago, Scientists Claim


EDIT: See links in later posts. Please don't paste entire articles.

[mannyberrios]

Nice thread, thank you!

[thespaah]

couple of interesting reads. Got these from a friend of mine who I introduced to the game in 1980. She's a casual fan. She likes to dig up stuff like this and send it along.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sciencetoday/2012/0126/1224310755727.html
http://www.livescience.com/18084-racehorse-speed-gene-traced.html

[thoroughbred]

'Speed Gene' in Modern Racehorses Originated from British Mare 300 Years Ago, Scientists Claim


EDIT: See links in later posts. Please don't paste entire articles.

Editor: Sorry. Here is the link

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124140105.htm

[PhantomOnTour]

This gene traces back to a single English mare in the 1700's?
I want proof...show me the birth certificate.

[classhandicapper]

This gene traces back to a single English mare in the 1700's?
I want proof...show me the birth certificate.

I've seen the birth certificate. Her name was Mrs. Fager ;)

[maddog42]

I've seen the birth certificate. Her name was Mrs. Fager ;)

I think it was grandma ruffian.