Re: Claiming a horse (821 Views)
Posted by:
Mstrlucky74 (IP Logged)
Date: May 25, 2017 09:06PM
Strike Wrote:
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> hellersorr Wrote:
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> > "Bottom line is to have faith in your trainer."
> >
> > And the line (written in invisible ink) just
> below
> > the bottom line is to have a trainer worthy of
> > your faith.
>
>
> I have a lot of experience claiming horses in CA.
> Since you asked --
>
> 1. Find an honest trainer (not easy to do) who has
> success -- 15% win percentage and above.
> 2. Share the thrills (and pain) with a group.
> Monthly bills for Always Dreaming and a $10,000
> claimer are roughly the same -- $3,000-$3,500 per
> MONTH.
> 3. I like 2-year olds turning 3 to claim. There
> are a lot of races restricted to 3-year olds only.
> Vet bills can also be lower for lightly raced
> horses.
> 4. There are certain trainers who are great to
> claim from. They can be very conservative; don't
> use illegal drugs; and baby their horses. A good
> trainer will know who to target for a claim.
> 5. Timing is important. For instance if you live
> close to Saratoga, time a claim for at least
> several weeks before that meet.
> 4. Don't expect to lose money. If you do you will.
>
>
> (#1 above is the hardest to accomplish and by far
> the most important).
Thanks great info.
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