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clearmind

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      It use to be that 100K was the break even point to buy a yearling and race him.
This included stake fees.
I don't think that would cover it today.

Anybody know ?

Jazzman

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Re: How much will it cost you to buy a yearling and race him till 3 .
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2025, 04:51:01 PM »
training and staking will be 100,000 plus cost of horse

SDST2009

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Re: How much will it cost you to buy a yearling and race him till 3 .
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2025, 05:00:29 PM »
Too many variables:
- Yearling Price
- Staking - state/provincial only, fairs or sire stakes; staked to the gills; etc.
- Training bills - pretty big variations IME
- Transport - stabled on a track different than at a training center or private farm
- Vet/Farrier costs also vary but more predictable than the 4 prior points

Dostoevsky

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Re: How much will it cost you to buy a yearling and race him till 3 .
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2025, 06:31:06 PM »
The fact that you even endeavor to inquire, makes me seriously question your moniker.

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Re: How much will it cost you to buy a yearling and race him till 3 .
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2025, 08:10:40 PM »
If you have to ask you can’t afford it.. 

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Re: How much will it cost you to buy a yearling and race him till 3 .
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2025, 09:56:36 PM »
Depends on the trainer and how dumb you are

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Re: How much will it cost you to buy a yearling and race him till 3 .
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2025, 11:40:57 AM »
In total average.. Only 15% breakeven while only 7-8% make money(profit)..cut those numbers in half for Thoroughbreds.. it's a high stakes game and big write offs for the rich..

 

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