653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future?
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61 min
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2 min
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Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Freakonomics explores the Keeneland yearling auction in Kentucky, examining the $530 million thoroughbred market, buyer strategies, industry economics, and horse racing's declining future prospects.
Notable Moment
Hinkle Farms celebrates selling their Not This Time filly for $2 million at Keeneland, far exceeding expectations, while buyer Scott Hyder admits he stretched his budget limit.
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