DT STABLE PARTNERS: 'Sumwon' Update

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Originally Posted by Unstable

Thanks for the updates.

I know this is a business, and Chuck is looking for the best place to run Sumwon...

But I find myself hoping she doesn't run in a claiming race, because I don't want her to get claimed. How are all the partners in Dee Tee Stables going to feel if Sumwon gets claimed in her first race for us?

I know that this is my first opportunity to own even the smallest part of a horse, and that may be the problem. I'm already emotionally attached. I loved Sumwon's pedigree, and I thought her past performance running lines showed a lot of heart. I really think Sumwon found the ideal situation with Chuck and Dee Tee Stable. I was looking forward to a number of races this year, possibly even at Saratoga, which would give me another very good excuse to go there for the first time. I was looking forward to our selling her as a broodmare, and then watching her babies run.

I guess the risk and reality of her getting claimed is another part of the education about horse racing. But we may have to start a support group if Sumwon gets claimed.

She's already won three races so not only would it be extremely difficult to find a race for that condition but it would also be a highly competitive race. The key is finding a spot where she can be competitive without us all losing money on the deal. Chuck has evaluated the $30-$40K claimer level as the best way for that to happen and I have total faith in him. Keep in mind for someone to make a claim they have to do it before the race. She was just purchased for $24K so it is highly unlikely she would be claimed for $30K or $40K. If she wins then her value would increase but she might also have shown she'd be competitive at a higher level and wouldn't have to be offered for $30K-$40K next out.