Published in 1996, The Great Cow Race is the second story arc in the Bone series by Jeff Smith, spanning issues #7-11. The Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone, become embroiled in the annual cow race in the village of Barrelhaven.
Phoney schemes to rig the race for profit while Fone Bone tries to win the affection of Thorn. The arc also introduces the menacing Rat Creatures, adding danger to the comedic narrative.