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Old 09-10-2012, 02:53 PM
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Only the biggest players can operate at the top end of that yearling market. There are workable plans no matter where you are on the budget scale. Depends on who you are working with too, don't you think? There are success stories taking any and every approach whether yearling or 2yo-in-training including those that have great track records picking out projectable yearlings at middle of the road prices and those buying nice bargains at a place like the Timonium sale.
Doug just proved that Book 1 is not the top end of the market. The top end of the market is random, completely fn random. Book 1 colts are a fairy tale which is plausible, book 1 fillies have a day in the sun after you come to the conclusion they suck.
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Old 09-10-2012, 03:22 PM
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Doug just proved that Book 1 is not the top end of the market. The top end of the market is random, completely fn random. Book 1 colts are a fairy tale which is plausible, book 1 fillies have a day in the sun after you come to the conclusion they suck.
Not sure what point you're addressing. Doug suggested that sales toppers ARE the place to play if you're buying yearlings.
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Not sure what point you're addressing. Doug suggested that sales toppers ARE the place to play if you're buying yearlings.
If you can't pinhook and don't have an entire operation in place to do that -- yes, buying the sales topper is far more likely to give you a better ROI than buying in the low to mid range.
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Old 09-10-2012, 03:57 PM
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Those great walks, amazing individuals, sexy eye comments are better suited for carnival workers.
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Old 09-10-2012, 05:44 PM
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Seems like a resounding endorsement for claiming horses instead of buying yearlings.

Give me a $100k bankroll and, while I won't win a Grade 1 either, I'll put some wins on the board and some cash back in the till......
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