Thoroughbreds

"Thoroughbreds" by William Alexander Fraser is a story set in Brookfield, centered around John Porter, a horse racing lover, and Reverend Dolman, who opposes the sport, creating tension in the village. The tale examines how horse racing divides the Porter family and poses moral questions. The narrative builds up the controversy surrounding the sport. Then a family concert brings about rising emotion as a poem is read about horse Crusader. The story transitions into an important race at Morris Park, raising the stakes for Porter, who is intertwined with betrayal. The story shows honesty, family, and moral challenges in a world where corruption casts a shadow over horse racing.