Is an Arabian or a Thoroughbred a faster race horse?

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Usually Thoroughbreds are the faster horse but it really depends on the individual horse. Arabians are very fast and are used for Endurance Races because they do well over long stretches.

Answer by  Anonymous

Arabian horses can run about 40 to 42 mph and they were bred to have alot of strength so they can run longer distances than Thoroughbreds.

Answer by  cindylee (135)

A thoroughbred race horse is faster than an Arabian for a long distance race. An Arabian horse has stamina for long trips and is generally bred for pleasure, beauty, intelligence and show, but not necessarily speed on a race track. Arabians are fast runners, but thoroughbreds can run faster and longer.

Answer by  MrsShannonHarrell (768)

While Thoroughbreds are descended from Arabians, Thoroughbreds have been more selectively bred to be some of the fastest race horses on Earth.

Answer by  Anonymous

Thoroughbreds are faster but arabians can run for a longer time.

Answer by  LoganBFishburn (124)

I believe that the Arabian horse is the fastest in racing. Thoroughbreds are very good a high speeds in a short distance but in the end Arabians can go the longer distance. So it just depends on how long of a race. Arabians will win in the long run.