Sugar Cane Stables: Carbon Blue Take 2

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Carbon Blue Take 2

Carbon Blue will make his second start Thursday January 14, 2010 at Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana. This is a Maiden 25K for Louisiana Breds going 6 1/2 Furlongs which should be an outstanding opportunity for our young 3 year old colt.

In his last outing Carbon broke slowly and spotted a very strong open company field several lengths in a short 5 furlong race. He came back two weeks later and posted an outstanding bullet workout going from the gate with 3 other horses. He came strong from the gate in this follow-up workout so hopefully he learned something and will improve in this race.

Our first trip to the winners circle would be a great way to start the New Year.

http://www.equibase.com/static/entry/DED011410USA-EQB.html#RACE5

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Potential Estimated Monthly Maintenance and Training Costs:

The approximate monthly costs for a 2-3 year-old horse in training break down as follows:

Trainer – $50 a day (called the “day rate”), approximately $1500 a month. This covers salaries for stable employees, worker’s comp, the trainer’s fee, and other professional costs. Trainers’ day rates vary.
Vet – $300 a month
Blacksmith – $200 a month
Stable Supplies – $100 a month
Vanning – $200 a month
Medication – $400 a month
Schooling, stable bonuses, and other miscellaneous costs – $80 a month

Additional Thoroughbred Expenses:

If the horse wins a purse in a race, the owner generally pays additional expenses out of those purse earnings. These expenses include:

Jockey Fees – these fees range according to the finish and usually are 10% of the purse for first; 5% of the purse for second and third; $90 for an unplaced mount.
Trainer’s Commission – 10% of all money earned by the horse (in addition to the daily rate).
Backstretch Pension –1% of the purse earned
Jockey Injury Fund –.7% of the purse earned
Backstretch Insurance and Jockey Club fee -- $15 per race
Barn Commission – a gratuity to the help at the barn, usually 2% of the purse.
Additional Fees – such as nomination expenses and entry fees.