Genetic parameters of racing merit of Thoroughbred horses in steeplechase races
The aim of this study was to estimate variance components of racing ability in Thoroughbreds involved in steeplechase races.Race results were collected from steeplechase races in France (n=9041), in the United Kingdom and Ireland (n=8314) and contained the results of overall 106 020 bostik mvp runs from 1998 to 2003.Performance was measured by two