Neal Freiman

You know, it's the most visited museum in the world.

It spans acres and acres.

And, you know, the guy is just like, honestly, we just don't have the logistics to keep up with the amount of theft or fraud that's happening.

And anyone else in my position probably would do the same.

Okay, my final number is a fascinating example of how a small change in the tax code can revive a struggling industry.

And the industry in question is horse racing.

According to the New York Times, owners spent $1.5 billion on fast racehorses in North America in 2025, a nearly 21% increase from the year before.

And at one of the top horse auctions, the Keeneland September Yearling Sale,

Thoroughbreds fetched $531 million in total sales, a global record and up almost 24% from the prior year.

It's a stunning turnaround for a sport that was basically dying from years of cheating scandals, gambling competition, and concerns over animal safety.

And it has a new tax break to thank.

The one big beautiful bill, which was signed by President Trump last summer, introduced a new provision called a bonus depreciation, which allows companies to immediately deduct the full cost of assets like equipment,

machinery, and horses.

Yes, thanks to a last-ditch lobbying effort by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, racehorses were included in the list of assets that fall under the tax break.

And it's been an absolute game-changer for the economics of breeding.

Toby, they saved horse racing because now you can immediately depreciate your new horse.

Also a good time to be an accountant in the...

focused very narrowly on the horse racing industry.

Okay, let's sprint to the finish with one final headline.

Social media timelines have been made brighter thanks to two animals who have captured the internet's heart in recent days.