And for the first time, European horses are entered in every race.
The show was well known for imported European horses.
But over the years, the European horses have held their own.
He was again rated the best European horse in 1978 with a rating of 140.
European horses must be quarantined for 3 days before clearing the blood test.
Many ended their racing careers there, and a number remained to become an important part of the European horse breeding industry.
One genetic study suggests that bay was the predominant color in European wild horses.
Any sort of wet turf is generally seen as an advantage for the European horses, who are more used to running in such conditions.
He was the highest-rated European horse of the year.
"I'm scared to death of those European horses," he said.