Americain is an American-bred French trained thoroughbred racehorse. Crosby was a fan of thoroughbred horse racing and bought his first racehorse in 1935. Galileo (foaled 30 March 1998) is a retired Irish Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire. George Shields stated that exceedingly well-bred dogs possess the spirit of a thoroughbred racehorse. It is inspired by the true story of an injured Thoroughbred racehorse named Mariah's Storm. Welker owns a chestnut-colored gelding racehorse called Undrafted, trained by Wesley Ward. Tunku's racing interests included the champion racehorse Think Big. She is a descendant of a champion racehorse Unbridled. He later married Elizabeth O'Brien, daughter of the racehorse trainer Vincent O'Brien. Michelle Payne is the youngest of ten children of racehorse trainer Paddy Payne. This has led to Whippets being described as "the poor man's racehorse". The Willits area is the final home of the racehorse Seabiscuit. It was named after La Jonchere, a successful racehorse in the 1870s. Power is also a racehorse owner. He is a co-owner of the racehorse Rasaman.