4/9 (HAW): Illinois Derby (G3)

[pba1817]

Based on how shitty this field is, the $6k the owner supplemented him for the TC races doesn't quite seem like the worst $6k ever spent now, does it?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by pba1817

Based on how shitty this field is, the $6k the owner supplemented him for the TC races doesn't quite seem like the worst $6k ever spent now, does it?

Yes it does... that 6k has nothing to do with entry for the Illinois Derby. He could have been entered in this race regardless if he was nominated to the triple crown or not.

I believe the entry fee for the Ky Derby is also 25K and the starting fee is 25K - on top of the 6K late nomination fee - so thats $56,000 spent just to run a horse in the KY Derby.

[pba1817]

I am pretty sure there has been worse money spent in horse racing. Simply put, based on the field he is facing in the Illinois Derby, that $6k still doesn't look as bad as it did earlier in the week.

[Kasept]

Charles Fipke spending that $6,000 is like any of us spending $6.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Charles Fipke spending that $6,000 is like any of us buying a $5 footlong.

FTFY

(Put it in Dougie terms)

[The Indomitable DrugS]

The sort of attitude in the two posts above has a lot to do with why owners get ripped off in this sport ..... and why pathetically clueless con artists get rich in this industry working as bloodstock agents and "stable managers" for owners.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

The sort of attitude in the two posts above has a lot to do with why owners get ripped off in this sport ..... and why pathetically clueless con artists get rich in this industry working as bloodstock agents and "stable managers" for owners.

Dougie, I was just playin'.

Does someone need a hug?