Right now, I don't think they WANT to lose the horse. That would appear to be why Contessa has him at the Lakes running for less $$$. He can earn a bit and then (with luck) get back to NY in the fall when the pickings get a bit slimmer. By then the $30k option may be a good one.
My guess is that he'll again be reasonably competitive at AQU where he's proven and where the overall level is lower. Purses are high in that $30k/NW2xNYB conditition so if you win and lose the horse for $30, you get back some decent money. Meanwhile, you may make a few bucks over the summer with him. He might even be egibible for a few NYB stakes at the Lakes where he wont run into the likes of Golden Commander or Dave.
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