Novel gene variation behind white markings in two stallions, researchers find
The mutation is in the KIT gene, which can exert a powerful influence on white markings in horses.
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Coloured horses
Articles and information on white and colored thoroughbreds and other pure breeds.
It’s all in the genes: Mutation responsible for filly’s unexpected coloring
Lucy, whose parents are solid colored, is the third standardbred to be identified with the “de novo” white coat color variant.
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White hot: Coloured racehorse takes out third big race
Pure white mare Sodashi wins her third Group One race in Japan, and earns a Breeders’ Cup start in the US.
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Dominant white color gene in horses is likely lethal if inherited from both parents
American study casts light on the little-investigated W13 gene, which causes a white coat color.
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White thoroughbred filly speeds to latest Group One success
White thoroughbred filly Sodashi, a daughter of the famous “spotted wonder”, Buchiko, has taken out the first leg of Japan’s fillies’ triple crown.
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White thoroughbred first “coloured” horse to win Group One race
White filly Sodashi is the first of her colour win a Group One race after she took out a 1600m race for two-year-olds in Japan at the weekend.
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Mysterious mazes in skin patterns: How animals got their complex colorations
A researcher has uncovered a simple mechanism underlying the intricate skin patterns of animals through comprehensive analyses of the diversity of fish colorations.
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Filly latest in line of white thoroughbreds from NZ mare
It started with The Opera House. Now, her daughter Casta Diva, also white, has produced a white filly foal in Japan.
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Meet horse racing’s latest “blue-eyed boy”
Growing fan club for striking thoroughbred colt Southern Phantom.
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Three novel genetic mutations linked to dominant white colouring in horses
“It is highly likely that the newly identified variants cause the white patterning in the investigated individuals.”
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White on! Fourth white foal for striking thoroughbred mare
The Opera House has produced her fourth white foal, a filly by Mongolian Khan.
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Rare golden zebra Zoe dies at 19 at sanctuary in Hawaii
Rare golden zebra was the star attraction at Hawaii animal sanctuary.
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The perils of breeding horses for color
All else being equal, a buyer is often willing to pay more for a horse with an attractive color pattern.
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She’s all white: Rare filly notches up first win in Japan
New Zealand bred filly Caste Diva wins in her fourth start in Japan. Could she one day rival Buchiko in popularity?
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Hairless horses: Researchers explore genetic cause of unusual syndrome in Central Asia
Study team provides what they believe is the first description in scientific literature of the condition known as Naked Foal Syndrome.
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Chrome overload: Red and white thoroughbred colt a real stunner
Colt by California Chrome’s sire Lucky Pulpit is sure to be a fan favourite at the racetrack.
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White thoroughbred colt makes mark in yearling sales ring
The Opera House yearling colt by ShamExpress sells for $510,000 at NZ’s Karaka sales.
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Horses and their technicolour dreamcoat: Colourful history unveiled by researchers
What led to the rise of chestnuts in medieval times?
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White thoroughbred ready to continue family’s race winning tradition
Another white thoroughbred racehorse is ready to hit the track in Japan.
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White TB filly sells for $450,000 in New Zealand
Filly from white mare The Opera House exceeds price expectations at auction.
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