European Trainer - Spring 2009 - Issue 25

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GENETIC INFLUENCES

“Dr. Harrison made the revealing discovery that the inheritance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in horses can have a profound effect on whether progeny will be better suited to sprinting or staying”

Australian sprinter Miss Andretti wins the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot over the minimum trip of five furlongs

Istabraq went from being an average Flat horse to an all-time great over jumps, winning three Champion Hurdles

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