buying a horse
? Amy, what do you know about Keeneland?
- All the trainers I know run horses at Keeneland although they aren't based there - it's a pain when Keeneland has to take over so many of the barns to accomodate horses entered in their huge sales, making training stables move their horses around, so not too many trainers are actually based there.
It's highly advisable to have a very experienced horseman help you choose a horse - to claim, buy privately, or at auction. You can get a bargain at Keeneland or Fasig Tipton but it's never a sure thing, you must have someone who knows the people involved with the horse, knows what to look for in a horse, knows how to spot problems, and knows what a horse should be worth.
- All the trainers I know run horses at Keeneland although they aren't based there - it's a pain when Keeneland has to take over so many of the barns to accomodate horses entered in their huge sales, making training stables move their horses around, so not too many trainers are actually based there.
It's highly advisable to have a very experienced horseman help you choose a horse - to claim, buy privately, or at auction. You can get a bargain at Keeneland or Fasig Tipton but it's never a sure thing, you must have someone who knows the people involved with the horse, knows what to look for in a horse, knows how to spot problems, and knows what a horse should be worth.
posted by Amy | 7:31 AM
1 Comments:
buying a horse is tuff anyone can buy a horse but to get the right one first, check feelings at the door. because to make a profit you might have to sell after a win or sell before you run. but profit is profit and proceed. claiming is the fastest way to go, but you get a trainer established at a track that is high profile, watching horses race every day, it might take at least a month of watching before you make a move. buying a horse outright is recommended - going to fla. at the turn of the year, calder to gulfstream, lot of horses arent eligible to run there but very competitive 20000-10000 claiming maidens anywhere. good time to buy but have a horseman you trust!
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