4 Slam CHAPTER 1 Meet the THOROUGHBRED Eight Thoroughbred horses stood behind gates their jockeys at the ready Suddenly the gates opened American Pharoah quickly took the lead Hooves thundered behind it But none of the other horses could catch up The strong horse blew past the finish line American Pharoah had won the Grand
6 900 1000 1,300 1,100 800 1,200 700 600 1,400 500 1,500 WEIGHT ABOUT 900 to 1 200 POUNDS 408 to 544 kilograms pounds pounds How Big Is a Thoroughbred
7 centimeters Fast and Famous Thoroughbreds such as American Pharoah are famous for their speed Every year the fastest Thoroughbreds run in big races These smart strong horses are not just powerful racers though They make excellent pets too HEIGHT at withers ABOUT 60 to 68 INCHES 152 to 173
