Risks
Horse
racing is highly speculative. Not all horses
that race will win, place or even earn any prize money. Whilst
it is the purpose to race for a financial return, no
guarantee from Darby Racing P/L or any party can be
made that your horse will race and be successful on the track
or will even make the track.
Your
racehorse may be injured on the track or even
in the paddock and require long periods of recuperation.
Your horse may even break down never to race
again. Insurance against such unforeseen outcomes is rarely
available. Refer to the link 'Insurance'.
A
high percentage of colts (male horse) are gelded,
as this is standard industry practice. Generally the designated
trainer will advise the shareholders on this issue.
Race
horses are animals and not machines.
Many problems can arise with your racehorse due to the intensity
and the physical nature of horse racing. However with careful
management and the very best of care, things
such as injuries etc. can be minimized or even non existent.
Owner
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