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In horse racing it is a reasonably big risk to castrate a horse as they lose their breeding value; however it may be considered worth it if the animal's passion is stopping him from running to his full potential. Several Kentucky Derby winners have been geldings, including 2003 winner Funny Cide . One of the greatest racehorses of all time, Phar Lap was a gelding. In Europe geldings are excluded from most big races, including the Classics and the Prix de L'arc De Triomph, so it is an even bigger risk. Under National Hunt rules nearly all horses are geldings as they would otherwise badly hurt themselves when they jump. SEE ALSO
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