Thoro-bred

Thoro-bred, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the mid-1960s, represents a classic example of horse racing themed electro-mechanical pinball machines that were popular during this era. The machine captured the excitement of horse racing at a time when the sport was reaching peak popularity in American culture.

The playfield design featured horse racing imagery, with artwork depicting thoroughbred horses and racetrack elements. Like most electro-mechanical machines of its time, it utilized mechanical score reels, chimes, and bells to create the game's feedback system. The gameplay likely incorporated race-themed targets and scoring features, with players attempting to 'advance' their horse through various playfield achievements.

As one of numerous sports-themed pinball machines from the golden age of electro-mechanical pinball, Thoro-bred represented the industry's efforts to capitalize on popular entertainment themes of the era. While not necessarily one of Gottlieb's most famous titles, it serves as an important historical example of how pinball manufacturers incorporated contemporary popular culture into their designs.