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Originally Posted by eurobounce
I do not like the philosophy behind an "appearance fee" for a horse. But I am wondering how wide spread is this? If I remember correctly, Momouth gave Baffert $50k to bring Point Given to the Haskell ( I could be wrong). I
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why not? Its just smart business. Monmouth paid FC's owners an appearnace fee to go to the Haskell in 2003 as well.
Whose hurt by it?
For a lousy 50 grand you gurantee that many more people will show up at your place of business and pay for parking, admission, programs, food and they will wager.
I guess I don't understand how that could be a bad thing.