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Regarding tracks like Vernon Downs..do owners and trainers earn anything racing for the small amounts they call purses? With everything so expensive how do you come close to breaking even when most of the purses are for $4K-$5K?
If the Massachusetts Sires Stakes is paying for the program at Vernon, he is doing ok. Probably being better off at Vernon and the surface is better and the surroundings much more peaceful.
Just looked up john Ducharme cause i used to do catch paddocks for him as a kid when he shipped into NY. Can't believe he was 90 in 2017 and still training. Is George a son/brother? Prolly son. Anyone know if John is alive still?
No relation
Stable did very well at Plainridge in the Mass Stakes races this week and last week. Runs a top-notch operation stabling at Vernon. Kudos to him and his staff. One of the “good guys” in the business.