I'd deep six the horse idea and get a camel. You can take him to kid's birthday parties for rides and make more money.
They call it the Sport of Kings because only Kings can afford the potential losses. You have to get lucky just to break even in that sport- Its not something you invest your $10,000 saving account on. I think you should have a half million in the bank if you want to pick up a $15,000 claimer- Not that you need all that money, more that you can easily afford to lose 30 or 40k
Quote Originally Posted by searchwarrant:
I'd deep six the horse idea and get a camel. You can take him to kid's birthday parties for rides and make more money.
They call it the Sport of Kings because only Kings can afford the potential losses. You have to get lucky just to break even in that sport- Its not something you invest your $10,000 saving account on. I think you should have a half million in the bank if you want to pick up a $15,000 claimer- Not that you need all that money, more that you can easily afford to lose 30 or 40k
They call it the Sport of Kings because only Kings can afford the potential losses. You have to get lucky just to break even in that sport- Its not something you invest your $10,000 saving account on. I think you should have a half million in the bank if you want to pick up a $15,000 claimer- Not that you need all that money, more that you can easily afford to lose 30 or 40k
you lose money because of the fees associated with the monthly expenses (feed, vet, stall etc....)
with me paying none of that and only collecting, i am not forseeing any type of a loss. More of the risk is now on the trainer.
Quote Originally Posted by Titan2:
They call it the Sport of Kings because only Kings can afford the potential losses. You have to get lucky just to break even in that sport- Its not something you invest your $10,000 saving account on. I think you should have a half million in the bank if you want to pick up a $15,000 claimer- Not that you need all that money, more that you can easily afford to lose 30 or 40k
you lose money because of the fees associated with the monthly expenses (feed, vet, stall etc....)
with me paying none of that and only collecting, i am not forseeing any type of a loss. More of the risk is now on the trainer.
If your horse is a little lame,or the horse has been given the 7 or 8 spot and you've now got a month of no shows,do you think the motivations of the trainer and you are now identical?
If your horse is a little lame,or the horse has been given the 7 or 8 spot and you've now got a month of no shows,do you think the motivations of the trainer and you are now identical?
If your horse is a little lame,or the horse has been given the 7 or 8 spot and you've now got a month of no shows,do you think the motivations of the trainer and you are now identical?
worst comes to worst we sell the horse if were having no luck with him. Annd thats worst case scenario
Quote Originally Posted by 666LES:
If your horse is a little lame,or the horse has been given the 7 or 8 spot and you've now got a month of no shows,do you think the motivations of the trainer and you are now identical?
worst comes to worst we sell the horse if were having no luck with him. Annd thats worst case scenario
Sa123- What horse u go in on? I know u haven't mentioned the trainer name here, but I'm guessing it's the Callahan's. They will do ok for you in Ocean Downs bu i fear that'll be about it. I know your instincts are telling u that your gonna have problems in Chester, Pocono or Dover. But wish u the best.
Sa123- What horse u go in on? I know u haven't mentioned the trainer name here, but I'm guessing it's the Callahan's. They will do ok for you in Ocean Downs bu i fear that'll be about it. I know your instincts are telling u that your gonna have problems in Chester, Pocono or Dover. But wish u the best.
being stubborn hard headed "determined' is half the battle to success the other is overcoming the failure,
IF you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, ' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch, if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
-Rudyard Kipling
Quote Originally Posted by Titan2:
Some guys gotta learn the hard way I guess
being stubborn hard headed "determined' is half the battle to success the other is overcoming the failure,
IF you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, ' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch, if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
I own standardbreds I race in NY,NJ,PA and Mass. The first thing I would recommend is to get everything in writing whatever you decide. Second a cheap horse anything under 12-15 thousand is a waste of time they all cost the same to keep . The states I race in all have big purse especially Yonkers . There raising there purses today . Example a 12,500 claimer races for a purse of 11,500 . That's there lowest class. You can make money but you must get a trainer that's willing to push the envelope. The cost monthly runs about 3500-4500 per month that's everything. One of the most important things is to race your horse in the right company don't be afraid to lose the horse otherwise it will become a very expensive pet . I can go on and on bottom line it's a very tough business . You must pay attention every day and trust nobody. Greatest feeling is when you win. Good Luck.
I own standardbreds I race in NY,NJ,PA and Mass. The first thing I would recommend is to get everything in writing whatever you decide. Second a cheap horse anything under 12-15 thousand is a waste of time they all cost the same to keep . The states I race in all have big purse especially Yonkers . There raising there purses today . Example a 12,500 claimer races for a purse of 11,500 . That's there lowest class. You can make money but you must get a trainer that's willing to push the envelope. The cost monthly runs about 3500-4500 per month that's everything. One of the most important things is to race your horse in the right company don't be afraid to lose the horse otherwise it will become a very expensive pet . I can go on and on bottom line it's a very tough business . You must pay attention every day and trust nobody. Greatest feeling is when you win. Good Luck.
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