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Originally Posted by Linny
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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Agree also, we had some very good NY breds last year, our decision is either race at FL and make some cash, race out of state at Monmouth Park or similar and then incur shipping charges and depend on outside trainers and grooms or have them sit in their stalls and make nothing.