HOY - what is the benefit?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

What about when Leroidesanimaux got crowned? You think his price didn't change.

A little bird told me that the farm paid the owners an extra couple of million not to run him one more time, just to let him come on to the farm.

I can't be sure, but apparently they wanted to run him in one more big purse race and the farm just paid them what he would have made if he won and then some.

Don't quote me though.

breeders would rather they didn't race any more after a deal...after all, it's easier to get a broodmare owner to commit to a horse that they're close to 100% sure will be there, racing anymore is certainly a hazard to the horses health, and a loss would dampen enthusiasm somewhat. and a broodmare owner doesn't want to commit, something happens, and hopefully the farm can help them out, since other stallions are already booked.

glad i'm not in that business, the stresses would be mind-boggling.