Lawyer Ron Goes to Pletcher..

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Originally Posted by Thoroughbred Fan

I'll state a few obvious truths in this story.

1. Lawyer Ron was purchased for a seven figure sum.
2. The new owner has the right to do whatever he wishes with his horse.
3. Holthus has done nothing wrong.
4. Holthus has earned good money and likely a share in LR when he retires to stud.
5. Pletcher is guilty of nothing but hiring great assistants and running a tight ship.

I agree with everything but 2. We don't know that there wasn't an agreement when they purchased the horse that they would retain Holthus as trainer throughout LR's career. If there was that agreement then they'd better have a pretty darn good reason for switching trainers.