You seem to have a kind heart for the horses, SweetTrig, and as such, you're going to find it a bit tough in any fractional ownership group. There are a ton of people who want them to the races ASAP. Your vet friend is probably right that they shouldn't really race at 2 much. It happens, mine included, but it's case by case. If they're not ready, they don't go, and a lot of people don't have that patience.

As others who own have stated, it really changes your perspective if you've only been a gambler/fan.

I like trotters, and will freely admit they're maybe not the best "toe-dip" but I'll keep an eye on this thread for sure 

Please show your work.
How did you come up with 5.5 million?

When will enough be enough of this amateur drivers crap?

Last night, last race at Ocean Downs...just watch this one.   Stacey M hooks wheels with Scofield and goes down.  Announcer tells drivers and alerts medical personnel for down horse on the track.  Then mentions LOOSE HORSE ON TRACK and stops calling the race saying it will be a no contest.   Watch these morons continue to race...Wisher, Sheridan and Robinson specifically.  What really gripes my ass is watch Sheridan whip his horse to get past horses after it has been called a no contest!   WTF!  These guys should all be fined and suspended.   I haven't posted in here in a while because I stopped betting harness races.  I occasionally watch to see what is going on.   I had it on last night.  This was also the 2nd accident last night at Ocean.   Bad stuff all around.

Everyone is forgetting about Brandon Blvd. He is no slouch either.
I would say a 90% chance BJ wins the NA Cup. Home track
The 10% loss odds is strictly based on the bobble choke factor.
Let's see how he does in the Pace IF he gets his green card and comes to the states