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Originally Posted by satan's twin
It is unrealistic for anyone other than the partners to absorb the expenses for this girl. To expect Chuck to eat additional expense for shipping one horse for a specific race is nuts. Each owner's expectation of a financial benefit that comes with "ownership" in this horse should be nothing more than the free hat they got if they came to watch the horse's last race. (As if he hasn't done enough already, I'm sure Byk got punched in the pants for the cost of the hats, also!) It would be wonderful if this horse could travel and compete at the next level. Unless she performs ridiculously well in her next race or unless the partners step forward to eat the travel expenses, Sumwon's next Summer Tour '07 performance should be at Churchill, if they write a race that fits for her, or Arlington (where she can be shipped to for free between these tracks.)
As far as shipping wee Willie to ride, FedEx has a "100 lb.weight restriction special" we may be able to get him on for $79.00, providing he stays real quiet in that big carton they have!
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The partnership was set up so that the partners don't have to absorb the expenses on the horse. That is the beauty of it for us and why Chuck and Steve have full say on everything she does and why Chuck gets 50% of her winnings. Many of us in the northeast haven't had the chance to go see her race yet. Obviously we were excited that she was coming to Monmouth where new people could see her but once we heard some of the costs with shipping I think most of us would rather Chuck not spend that money for shipping to accomodate us when we can wait until Saratoga to see her. Of course if Chuck is shipping her for black type that will more than offset the shipping cost then it makes sense. The end result is absolutely no one is suggesting Chuck take on extra expenses just to accomodate us. We are suggesting he does what is best for him and we can wait until Saratoga to see her if it makes more sense to keep her at Churchill.