Chicago racecourse launches season with ostrich racing

Ostriches have long necks and legs and can reportedly run up 70 km/h - their long legs can cover up to 16ft in just a single stride.

Chicago racecourse launches season with ostrich racing

Arlington International Racecourse kicked off their racing season in unusual fashion last weekend - with a card that included exotic animal races.

In addition to the usual thoroughbred horses, racegoers at the Illinois course were shown several ostrich races.

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