The curious art of naming a racehorse

With horses hitting the racetrack bearing names like Horsey McHorseface and Maythehorsebewithu, you might imagine anything goes when it comes to naming a racehorse. In fact, the opposite is true: The odd and often comedic names called out by racing commentators are bound by strict rules upheld by international racing authorities, which force owners to get creative when it comes to naming their prized foals.