Would you be regretting the claim if you were paying the monthly bills on him?

I pretty much thought he was earning his keep - maybe not. It's not like we get any financial statements where we might understand things a lot better.

We started with them as yearlings and they just turned 4. That is about how it goes. Look at the 4 and up maiden races at GP or FG. Filled with 300k yearlings that havent won yet. Lloyd has run some good races on a tough circuit. I'm pretty sure he could win conditioned 10 claimers. Redboard is what he is. It is a shame that Misses Mayflower couldn't stay sound enough to race because she was really fast and Run Burgandy was a longshot from the start. While we didn't set the world on fire, we won a couple and still have a horse running in NY. I don't think people understand how hard it is to try to take yearlings and develop them. We all see the stars and stakes horses but they are 5% of the lot. Dee Tee was created to give people a chance to be involved without much expense or risk, plain and simple. We as a group and individually are also responsible to protect our horses as much as we can. That means choosing to manage their issues or in the case of RB and MM, simply find better jobs for them. However ALL horses have imfirmities to some degree and IMO runnng RK as competitively as possible was a sound business decision. I dont have a crystal ball so I can't tell you that RBK is going to make 5 or 10 or 0 more starts. But like all horses that put forth any effort, he is going to have some problems down the line.

With all due respect...why? People arent making stuff up when they say how much it costs to have horses in training.

All you have to do is ask and I will explain things. That is a whole lot cheaper than producing financial documents, especially since I am the one who has to pay for the lion's share of the bills.

This debate is getting into very muddy waters, and it was not my intention for that to happen. I'm not questioning anyone's veracity. I just stated that I'm sorry RBK god claimed and I wish he was still in the equation. It's not redboarding - check out the first page of this topic with my wish that he not get claimed and disappointed when he was.

Done!

Maybe you can claim him next time he runs.

Chuck:

You guys do a great job given the high costs involved. These partnerships provide alot of action for a relatively small buy-in.

It is appreciated!

I could never replace Scavs he is spot on the money

Freddy your girl claimed Redboard King.

OMG!

I'm not sure if Sandee has all the great stuff that Steph has. If anyone will know, it will be Sir Freddy

I like redboard king to be movin forward..Real forward in 3 weeks. Once he is on "the program" we will see the real KING.. Go KING GO

Sandee is a terrif"fix" trainer.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/smarty...50091981615238

This popped up on my FB feed. The Smarty Jones page updates on offspring, however they finish. RBK was last in a field of 7. Claimed by Sandee Beattie for Michael Stouffer.

That wouldnt be a good idea.

Your finest post. People have no clue how lucky you have to be.

Assuming someone bought 6 yearlings all whiched had good conformation, pedigree and vetted clean if 3 made money it would be awesome. I don't care if they are 15k, 150k or 1.5mil a piece, its just impossible to do anything but try your best and pray!

We dealt with this in July and Aug, last year. How many La Penta/Zito 200kplus yearling were culled in 5k-20k mdn races at Suffolk this summer? Zito had a ton of success with Lapenta and still at least 5 or 6 were complete frogs. It is what it is.

Poor baby misses Chuck and Susan.

I promise you RBK is in very good hands. The barn is very well kept and Sandee Beattie is a horse lover. She kisses and hugs her horses like pets. Make no mistake though it is a business and RBK is going to be given every opportunity to shine and my bet is he will run very well for his new connection. Without the fine work of Chuck and his staff he would never be the horse he is.

OMG!!!

WOW

just WOW

It isnt easy to get something to run faster then it really wants to run. I realize its a ton of work and skill. I also realize that trainers get all the glory but people breaking the babies are extremely important to any horses success.

what did you do with the Real freddymo?

we're lucky any of them made it to the track, let alone the winners circle. thanks for all you do, which is more than many would attempt.

The real me is well known. You think I dont root hard for all the decent people on this board. I know the committment Byk,Chuck and their team are bringing to people. When I post a potential race for a DT horse it isnt to poke fun its to suggest a race were the horse would shine and earn. It doesnt mean I am right it just means I am looking with only good intention.

Looks like today might be the day.. Entered at Penn in today's 6th in an Allowance 32xn1. 12-1 Morning line.

scratched

Won Monday, paid $17.40.

He was back in allowance company for the win.

Redboard King won again.

Still picking up checks! :D

yeah but how big and for who

$20,400 @ Penn Nat. for Michael Stouffer. trainer sandee beattie.

I am sure RedboardKing is enjoying being painfree

:rolleyes:

:tro::tro:

WOW! You're really behind the times responding to a 4-month old post. :)

And, maybe I could have claimed him if I hadn't already spent a good chunk buying into the partnership.;)

Monmouth Park - June 5, 2011

Race 6 - 3:25 PM CLAIMING $35,000 – $30,000

1 1 Would If I Could (FL) 6/H L $35,000 C H Marquez, Jr. 119 Y Belsoeur 5/1
2 2 Big Dealer (NJ) 8/G L $35,000 C C Lopez 119 E T Broome 4/1
3 3 Big Push (FL) 5/H L $35,000 H G Rivera 119 K W LeBarron 8/1
4 4 Just Playin Around (FL) 6/G L $35,000 P Lopez 119 T A Hills 7/2
5 5 Redboard King (KY) 4/G L $35,000 E Flores 121 S D Beattie 10/1
6 6 Peaceful Solution (KY) 5/G L $30,000 N Mangalee 117 H L Carroll 15/1
7 7 Dream of Atlantis (FL) 4/C L $35,000 V Santiago 119 D Giglio, Jr. 6/1
8 8 Change for Gold (NJ) 6/G L $30,000 F Z Maysonett 117 M Berrios 30/1
9 9 Bear Heart (FL) 7/G L $35,000 J Bravo 119 H J Bond 6/1
10 10 Strike the Tiger (CA) 4/G L $35,000 E Trujillo 119 W A Ward 9/2