Lexington: the extraordinary life and turbulent times of America's legendary racehorse

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The early days of American horse-racing were grueling. The stallion Lexington, named after the city in Kentucky where he was born, exemplified these winning qualities, encouraging a war-torn nation in those perilous times that the extraordinary was possible. After shattering the world speed record for a four-mile race, Lexington continued his winning career until deteriorating eyesight forced his retirement in 1855.

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