Can a trotting horse run as fast as a thoroughbred horse?

Question

In horse racing,can a trotting horse run as fast as a thoroughbred racehorse?

Answer 1

Nope ,, they do not have the speed for running

And they really do not run that well Thats why they are trotters,

and or pacers !

Answer 2

a trot is just a type of movement.

if a trotter gallops, that is fastest movement, so yes they can

it goes like this;- walk, trot, canter, gallop.

Answer 3

May the fastest pacer in the world might be able to beat the slowest thoroughbred.  Pacers/trotter have a running start and can run a mile in 1:48 on their best day.  A slow thoroughbred with a gate start should still be able to do it in 1:45 with no problem.