The trainers that we have used in NY have been in the $80-100/day range, and vet work depends on the horse. Based on our experience, if your horse is in training a full year, you need to earn about $45,000 to break even (considering the deductions - jockey, NYTHA, backstretch pension, etc. - that come straight out of earnings with the Horsemen's Bookkeeper, and the standard 10% that goes to the trainer from placings).
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