How Thoroughbreds Convert Air Into Blazing Speed Liz Goldsmith 12 years ago Just in time for the Kentucky Derby, here’s a story from Wired Magazine about the physiology of the racehorse. Click on the photo to read more. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Shetland pony revealed as the originator of the “Speed Gene”DateApril 22, 2012In relation toCommentaryHere’s a great FREE resource on retraining OTTBsDateJanuary 11, 2012In relation toCommentaryMeet Cyclone Larry — the new SecretariatDateSeptember 9, 2009In relation toThoroughbred Racing