Lava Man back in training?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

I wanted to ask a question that I haven't heard about, but I'm sure the stem cell treatment wasn't cheap. What kind of bucks are we talking about and couldn't you argue that financially it's just not worth it? Even if he comes back, how well does he have to do to break even? It won't be the same level of insurance money as a stallion--LM's value as a gelding is while racing, not while out to pasture at Old Friends. It has to cost money to insure him though so that's even more money they have to spend to get him back, not just trainer fees (going to charity but they're still paying it).

I'm not accusing anybody of anything. I realize that's what it sounds like when you mention insurance money, but what I mean is I don't think you put a horse through the stem cell treatment for warm fuzzies. They weren't saying he was super miserable in retirement (or whatever limbo he was in), they just said he was happier in training. That raises the question of how they expect to make enough money to make this whole thing worth it when they could invest it elsewhere.

they may not have had to pay a penny, if whoever wants to promote this treatment just wanted a candidate to show it could be done.