What the difference between a top notch trainer and an average one besides cost?

[BoKnows]

Wow, my trainer doesn't charge these rates and I consider him one of those 5% trainers that is listed on an earlier post here!
At 175/day I should own a t-bred at the Saratoga meet and race for big $$$

If you get a NYB maiden, they race for $136,500 at the Saratoga meet. Should be able to find a decent trainer for $125/day

[Parked]

What puts a trainer in the “big trainer” category??  Number of horses they are listed on as trainer ? How much is your bill per month or where they stand in wins or money earnings ?

[mwins]

As an owner,the only input you should have is classification and who drives.

[Open bridle]

As an owner,the only input you should have is classification and who drives.

My opinion is just because some trainers have made a name for themselves doesn't mean they are the best fit for you. I just want one that has a good knowledge of harness horses , willing to listen to the owners input and doesn't cost a arm and a leg. Not all of us want to be on the grand circuit stage.

[Open bridle]

As an owner,the only input you should have is classification and who drives.

And that's enough for me. At least your not just writing checks without any say. Like The Stable for example.

[Generation XYZ]

In Today's world it seems like the top Notch are chemists, and the bottom are guys that struggle to compete.