I don't really know how to comment, except that I've read a similar article to the one posted before about Native Dancer. It's a tough question of ethics and morality, IMO. It's pervasive in all animal husbandry. Purebred dogs have an exorbitant amount of health problems, many of which are specific to certain breeds. I believe there was a sobering statistic of 25% of ex-racing greyhounds developing osteosarcoma. And hip dysplasia anyone? Purebred cats are not exempt, either. It's not surprising that racing thoroughbreds have the same problems. It's a difficult question with no clear answer and no single person to blame besides, maybe, ourselves.


...Or maybe I'm just feeling really emo right now