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Originally Posted by Danzig188
no, that's what i mean, if he got HOTY....everybody knew he had 3 yo champ wrapped up...and i know there would be a bonus...what i'm asking is how the farm recoups THAT bonus if the stud fee is announced before they win HOTY. or do they just go up and hope those already committed understand the rise in fee?? it's not as tho the farm is going to take a hit if they pay out an extra incentive. that's what i'm wondering about...if a deal is made, broodmares lining up like single mommas at the wic counter....how do the breeders cover that other bonus they now have to pay?
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Zieg,
I understand now what you are asking.
But go ahead and look. Find me ONE example where the stud fee was announced before the horse was offically retired. Happy Hunting. You'll be searching for a needle in a haystack. Trust me, those fees ain't announced until the fat lady sings.