Lane’s End Farm is a cornerstone of the Thoroughbred industry, situated in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region where thousands of future racehorses are born each year. The farm has a storied history that stretches back more than half a century, when patriarch Will Farish raced his first stakes winner in 1967.

There are hundreds of thousands of Thoroughbred racehorses in the world who compete for millions of dollars in prize money. But who are these equine athletes? If you don’t know much about the stars of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Breeders’ Cup, Royal Ascot, and more, read on to learn 10 fun facts about racehorses.