Re: Claiming a horse (782 Views)
Posted by:
Mstrlucky74 (IP Logged)
Date: May 25, 2017 09:05PM
headstr8ner Wrote:
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> 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" .
Good insight, thanks.