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Title: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Winners Win on June 20, 2023, 03:21:10 PM
I have finally given up on Illinois.  Any recommendations for a small time owner to buy yearlings in this fall.  I'm leaning towards Minnesota and New York.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 20, 2023, 03:55:15 PM
I have finally given up on Illinois.  Any recommendations for a small time owner to buy yearlings in this fall.  I'm leaning towards Minnesota and New York.

Ohio and Kentucky!
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Calhoun on June 20, 2023, 04:13:54 PM
Indiana.

Go partners with Lucpark. 

Share a ride and split gas money with him.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Kirbys Ace on June 20, 2023, 04:54:59 PM
Indiana.

Go partners with Lucpark. 

Share a ride and split gas money with him.

Better have deep pockets because Irv's not cheap!

But, I do agree hard to go outside of Indy for the moment.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: LUCPARK on June 20, 2023, 05:01:48 PM
BRING YOUR CHECK BOOK SEE U OCTOBER 22


OUR GUYS BUY THE MOST SO COME ALONG FOR THE NINE MONTH RIDE

WE CANT GURANTTEE U NOTHIN BUT ,,GOLF  DINNER AND DECENT TRAINING BILLS
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: comeonman on June 20, 2023, 05:08:22 PM
Def. New Jersey...on way up and has some good studs now and early on. Get in while you can
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: LAW AND ORDER on June 20, 2023, 05:58:51 PM
Indiana.

Go partners with Lucpark. 

Share a ride and split gas money with him.
EVERYONE IS LEAVING INDIANA AND GOING TO OHIO AND KENTUCKY. USED TO BE REALLY GOOD AT HOOSIER BUT IT ENDED LAST YEAR. OHIO IS HUGE PURSE MONEY EVEN FOR OVERNIGHT HORSES. THAT IS THE BEST PLACE RIGHT NOW. INDY LOST THE MOMENTUM. STILL NOT A BAD PLACE BUT OHIO AND KENTUCKY ARE WAY BETTER, EASIER RACING AND TRIPLE THE PURSE MONEY.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 20, 2023, 06:14:34 PM
EVERYONE IS LEAVING INDIANA AND GOING TO OHIO AND KENTUCKY. USED TO BE REALLY GOOD AT HOOSIER BUT IT ENDED LAST YEAR. OHIO IS HUGE PURSE MONEY EVEN FOR OVERNIGHT HORSES. THAT IS THE BEST PLACE RIGHT NOW. INDY LOST THE MOMENTUM. STILL NOT A BAD PLACE BUT OHIO AND KENTUCKY ARE WAY BETTER, EASIER RACING AND TRIPLE THE PURSE MONEY.

 tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: rainman2 on June 20, 2023, 07:32:22 PM
I have finally given up on Illinois.  Any recommendations for a small time owner to buy yearlings in this fall.  I'm leaning towards Minnesota and New York.

Try Massachusetts!  Only a handful to race against and they race in late September and early October!  You might be able to find NY bred and foaled in Massachusetts and you both Sires Stakes!  2 for the price of 1!
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: harnessplop on June 21, 2023, 01:16:48 AM
Harness in kentucky?
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Balmoral buzz on June 21, 2023, 01:29:32 AM
EVERYONE IS LEAVING INDIANA AND GOING TO OHIO AND KENTUCKY. USED TO BE REALLY GOOD AT HOOSIER BUT IT ENDED LAST YEAR. OHIO IS HUGE PURSE MONEY EVEN FOR OVERNIGHT HORSES. THAT IS THE BEST PLACE RIGHT NOW. INDY LOST THE MOMENTUM. STILL NOT A BAD PLACE BUT OHIO AND KENTUCKY ARE WAY BETTER, EASIER RACING AND TRIPLE THE PURSE MONEY.
Yes sir O H I O is the best by a mile. Indiana not so good anymore.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: harnessplop on June 21, 2023, 04:04:08 AM
Ohio it is
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: rainman2 on June 21, 2023, 09:33:08 AM
Harness in kentucky?

Yes, the 'New' Oak Grove and the 'Old' Red Mile!
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Mr Wonderful on June 21, 2023, 12:07:45 PM
Illinois has turned into a real shit show. Anyone considering buying and Illinois Bred yearling needs their heads examined. Two year olds at Springfield are racing for $4,500. It's virtually impossible to make a profit with such a limited racing schedule for 2 and 3 year olds. Every state near Illinois has a much better stakes program. Just looking at those stake programs in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan and even Iowa makes owning an Illinois Bred 2 and 3 year old a very difficult proposition.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 21, 2023, 12:33:35 PM
Ohio Ohio Ohioooooo tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Parked on June 21, 2023, 12:37:44 PM
Forget NY.. 5 out of seven tracks are 1/2 mile and one is unraceable.. 2 year old races start way too early . The outfit the fund hired to run the program know nothing about harness racing. Breeders ran it for years and did a great job.  Yearlings that are also Ky. Eligible sell at 25% premium.  How much more do you need ?
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Open bridle on June 21, 2023, 12:55:25 PM
Ohio purses are way up, but so is yearling prices especially Seasides. If you are going to buy I would go to the Ohio Select Sale. You are going to pay a premium at the Lexington sale because they are the last available. Also remember , along with high purses comes the competition. The sires stakes competition will be fierce. Burkes and the other large stable know where the money is and their bullseye is right on Ohio. There were 184 2yo colt yearlings nominated to the sires stakes this year. Only 9 will make the championship. So if your looking for a fair level horse probably Ohio offers the best opportunity with the most fairs,  but if you want to step up to a higher level it won't be easy to compete and prices are high to find a good one.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 21, 2023, 01:14:34 PM
Ohio purses are way up, but so is yearling prices especially Seasides. If you are going to buy I would go to the Ohio Select Sale. You are going to pay a premium at the Lexington sale because they are the last available. Also remember , along with high purses comes the competition. The sires stakes competition will be fierce. Burkes and the other large stable know where the money is and their bullseye is right on Ohio. There were 184 2yo colt yearlings nominated to the sires stakes this year. Only 9 will make the championship. So if your looking for a fair level horse probably Ohio offers the best opportunity with the most fairs,  but if you want to step up to a higher level it won't be easy to compete and prices are high to find a good one.

Well Said!, (who is also in Ohio, lol).
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: harnessplop on June 21, 2023, 01:25:39 PM
How much do you have to spend On a yearling Ohio
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 21, 2023, 03:33:14 PM
How much do you have to spend On a yearling Ohio

mid 50 -150K
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: The Exporter on June 21, 2023, 03:43:11 PM
No matter where you go, what state Sire Stakes program or, what you spend, your chances of a + ROI are negligible. Unless you become a partner in one of these high power stables earning a + ROI is more of a dream than a plan.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Open bridle on June 21, 2023, 03:59:14 PM
No matter where you go, what state Sire Stakes program or, what you spend, your chances of a + ROI are negligible. Unless you become a partner in one of these high power stables earning a + ROI is more of a dream than a plan.
Agree, basically your buying  a lottery ticket. Odds are high you won't breakeven unless you get real lucky. And more money spent doesn't buy you more luck.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 21, 2023, 04:30:49 PM
Are we still on this? Ohio and KY. who ever said NJ is a developing program forgets that NJ was there gone, started over failed and back again. Don't waste the effort in NJ.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: comeonman on June 21, 2023, 06:56:30 PM
well maybe you should re think that one
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Yonkers1A on June 21, 2023, 08:02:02 PM
I would buy one close to home. I had NY breds and it was a blast going to the barn, jogging them , hanging with the carnies.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: The Exporter on June 22, 2023, 09:14:04 AM
It is a lot of fun, Yonk. A little different today. If you are looking to be in the NYSS 2 and 3 year old arena and have a fair chance to earn, you must buy a Chapter 7. On the pacing side it looks more and more you need to buy a Huntsville. American Ideal is still getting it done but, his peak has passed.
 The game just keeps getting tougher for the guy who buys a couple and hopes to earn out.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Generation XYZ on June 22, 2023, 09:32:07 AM
OHIO
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: The Exporter on June 23, 2023, 07:56:20 AM
We got it all wrong. Yesterday, New York Racing Association announced a 30+ increase in purses for NY breds at the upcoming Saratoga meet. No, a NY bred maiden will go for $136,500. A winners of one will go for $149,500. Also, all breeders awards apply to NYS breds in non state breed races.
 The NYS Harness Sire Stakes program has been broken for years. It now breeds less than 1,000 mares a year, about 35% of what they did before VLT money. NY T-Bred program is and has been growing.
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: old guy on June 23, 2023, 09:00:45 AM
State of Confusion
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Yonkers1A on June 23, 2023, 09:39:25 AM
State of Confusion

State of denial ?
Title: Re: What state to buy yearlings in this fall
Post by: Mailbox Money on June 24, 2023, 04:54:46 PM
Kentucky has to be part of the eligibility, especially with the new 25% purse increase. 
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