Oh boy did the Daily Racing Form come up with a great educational article about the racing business, trainers and jockeys. Click here to read this article >> It's long but is a must read for new owners. The problem that keeps on raising its ugly head is owners who can't face the high cost of owning racehorses. Too often an owner thinks it's ok to gamble that a horse will be able to support himself with purse money, but this kind of gambling always leads to disaster for everyone involved.

This is an insightful article and comments about how skilled exercise riders and jockeys really are - READ THIS!