Re: Claiming a horse (983 Views)
Posted by:
headstr8ner (IP Logged)
Date: May 24, 2017 03:01PM
In the claiming business you will not have access to exact vet history nor any idea of what trainers used to treat that horse prior to a race. However, there is the "talk" on the backstretch that may give one a clue, if you wish to place credibility to that kind of talk. Such info may come from the horses' former trainers, past and current grooms and hot walkers, exercise riders, merchants who sell "over-the-counter" products, jockey agents, the track Clocker and even former owners. In an ethical world none of these people should ever be talking about any horse while under their care or watch. But unfortunately some do. Competent trainers and experienced horse people "should" know from just watching the prospective horse while it’s on the track during workouts, races and walk overs to see if there are visible red flags. Bottom line is to have faith in your trainer, fill out the claim slip and once it's in the claim box start singing..."luck be a lady tonight" .