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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I don't have a problem with it really. In the end the jock makes almost the same as he may dip into his own % to give the agent something. You do get to ride a ton of live horses though you are committed to one guy which may hurt your other business. But a 2nd tier rider will rarely get a chance to make as much money or ride as many live horses. Of course you do have to be able to take an ass chewing to ride in that spot
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i'm a little surprised that all of this is catching people in here off guard. I had the same question years ago, and kept noticing Shaun Bridghmohan on damn near everything that was attached to asmussen, you gotta put 2 and 2 together. Guy kept giving really live horses to the same guy, and its not like he's a HOF, it makes total sense. Bridge takes a haircut for consistent live horses, give and take if you ask me. I can't imagine other trainers are blowing up his (bridge) phone for his services, its like a long term contract..... you've got job security and a great chance to make a lot of money and in turn you cut the guy a discount for that chance.
-bt-