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Originally Posted by mrfixit
Do not know what was in the Ocala paper...
.... but I do remember watching THE 2021 DERBY WINNER sell, at the OBS in Ocala. for $1000 in 2019.
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My spouse’s family has a small thoroughbred farm in Lexington, with 135 breeding mares. The Farm in the 60s, had two horses that went to the derby. Neither won, but it was exciting, in the family box to see the event.
Have been present when fouls were born, the trip to register and name the foal in the first 24 hours of birth, for the derby. Attended yearling sales, and those that were kept, watching them being trained, early morning at 4 am. Have witnessed sales, anywhere from $5,000 to over $100,000, for a new foal.
I had never been around a horse until I met my spouse, but am in awe every time I see the first time they break out in a run.
I quickly learned, you never split the pole, when walking.