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Old 10-27-2008, 01:26 PM
GBBob GBBob is offline
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Originally Posted by pba1817
I stopped reading your post at I wish... I deal in realities not wishes.

Reality...What would you do here?

You paid $25,000 for 50% of a decent Silver Charm filly. Should eventually clear Allow conditions but probably not until she's 4 and Black Type is a very iffy proposition. Suddenly she get's hurt in Nov of her 3yr old campaign and doesn't look like she can run anymore, or at least without risking serious injury. You might be able to recoup your investment by selling her as a broodmare, but by adding another 14 months of care without return potential, your investment may almost double before you can even try to sell her. Assuming said owner doesn't own half of a winery, that is a difficult position to be in.

I don't disagree that the market is way oversaturated with inferior yearlings and colts that shouldn't be breeding, but creating a minimum breeding age isn't the answer, IMO. In theory, it has merit, but in reality it could create a lot of unwanted 4 yr olds and discourage owner/breeder investments
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