The I'm Fancy Like Fan Club
Quote from Grit on December 3, 2024, 3:05 PMTrying to get a handle on all of this. First - I don't have any horses racing. I have three yearlings. Second - I like or agree with moving forward or turning over horses in the stable. Here's where I struggle, as TheStable expands in number of horses and clients, the crowding is going to get worse. More "rentals". AMac continues to talk about the sweet spot, NW's 2-4, etc.. He also talks about horses not getting in. Just not sure about the direction of TheStable. I feel like the only way to grow or expand would be to enter another market. Yonkers, Meadowlands or Pocono, Harrahs Chester. I know there's a horse or two or three in NY/NJ. I'm taking about 10-15. I'd also like to see the quality of horses improve. I get the downsides, shipping, driving, he certainly can't stretch himself any farther. Thanks for letting me vent, trying to decide MY direction in the New Year.
Trying to get a handle on all of this. First - I don't have any horses racing. I have three yearlings. Second - I like or agree with moving forward or turning over horses in the stable. Here's where I struggle, as TheStable expands in number of horses and clients, the crowding is going to get worse. More "rentals". AMac continues to talk about the sweet spot, NW's 2-4, etc.. He also talks about horses not getting in. Just not sure about the direction of TheStable. I feel like the only way to grow or expand would be to enter another market. Yonkers, Meadowlands or Pocono, Harrahs Chester. I know there's a horse or two or three in NY/NJ. I'm taking about 10-15. I'd also like to see the quality of horses improve. I get the downsides, shipping, driving, he certainly can't stretch himself any farther. Thanks for letting me vent, trying to decide MY direction in the New Year.
Quote from Lonnie on December 3, 2024, 3:26 PMQuote from SC Upstate on December 3, 2024, 3:05 PMTrying to get a handle on all of this. First - I don't have any horses racing. I have three yearlings. Second - I like or agree with moving forward or turning over horses in the stable. Here's where I struggle, as TheStable expands in number of horses and clients, the crowding is going to get worse. More "rentals". AMac continues to talk about the sweet spot, NW's 2-4, etc.. He also talks about horses not getting in. Just not sure about the direction of TheStable. I feel like the only way to grow or expand would be to enter another market. Yonkers, Meadowlands or Pocono, Harrahs Chester. I know there's a horse or two or three in NY/NJ. I'm taking about 10-15. I'd also like to see the quality of horses improve. I get the downsides, shipping, driving, he certainly can't stretch himself any farther. Thanks for letting me vent, trying to decide MY direction in the New Year.
Your points are well made. I agree with you regarding entering other markets. There's lots of great racing (read purses) on the East Coast.
Quote from SC Upstate on December 3, 2024, 3:05 PMTrying to get a handle on all of this. First - I don't have any horses racing. I have three yearlings. Second - I like or agree with moving forward or turning over horses in the stable. Here's where I struggle, as TheStable expands in number of horses and clients, the crowding is going to get worse. More "rentals". AMac continues to talk about the sweet spot, NW's 2-4, etc.. He also talks about horses not getting in. Just not sure about the direction of TheStable. I feel like the only way to grow or expand would be to enter another market. Yonkers, Meadowlands or Pocono, Harrahs Chester. I know there's a horse or two or three in NY/NJ. I'm taking about 10-15. I'd also like to see the quality of horses improve. I get the downsides, shipping, driving, he certainly can't stretch himself any farther. Thanks for letting me vent, trying to decide MY direction in the New Year.
Your points are well made. I agree with you regarding entering other markets. There's lots of great racing (read purses) on the East Coast.
Quote from factlaw on December 3, 2024, 3:27 PMThis post is logical and [spoiler title=""][/spoiler]makes sense to me. But ultimately it’s Anthony’s business to run and whatever he does is fine with me. He is the CEO, and we are akin to shareholders, just like almost any corporation, whether closely held or publicly held. We can’t exist without one another, more or less. And that’s fine with me, I have faith in Anthony’s judgment and acumen.
This post is logical and
Quote from Grit on December 3, 2024, 5:11 PMI agree factlaw. I watched EVERY video for over a year before participating in the yearling sales. My faith in Anthony is why I became a client. I need to stop overthinking this and just enjoy the ride!
I agree factlaw. I watched EVERY video for over a year before participating in the yearling sales. My faith in Anthony is why I became a client. I need to stop overthinking this and just enjoy the ride!
Quote from Lonnie on December 3, 2024, 6:21 PMQuote from factlaw on December 3, 2024, 3:27 PMThis post is logical and [spoiler title=""][/spoiler]makes sense to me. But ultimately it’s Anthony’s business to run and whatever he does is fine with me. He is the CEO, and we are akin to shareholders, just like almost any corporation, whether closely held or publicly held. We can’t exist without one another, more or less. And that’s fine with me, I have faith in Anthony’s judgment and acumen.
+1 Agreed
Quote from factlaw on December 3, 2024, 3:27 PMThis post is logical and
makes sense to me. But ultimately it’s Anthony’s business to run and whatever he does is fine with me. He is the CEO, and we are akin to shareholders, just like almost any corporation, whether closely held or publicly held. We can’t exist without one another, more or less. And that’s fine with me, I have faith in Anthony’s judgment and acumen.Spoiler
+1 Agreed
Quote from Lonnie on December 3, 2024, 6:23 PMQuote from SC Upstate on December 3, 2024, 5:11 PMI agree factlaw. I watched EVERY video for over a year before participating in the yearling sales. My faith in Anthony is why I became a client. I need to stop overthinking this and just enjoy the ride!
I'm still leery about sinking cash into yearlings, or even two-year-olds until I have seen them a few times once they really start training in April and May. I may miss out on some bargains. But, I'd rather be prudent than be a lotto player.
Quote from SC Upstate on December 3, 2024, 5:11 PMI agree factlaw. I watched EVERY video for over a year before participating in the yearling sales. My faith in Anthony is why I became a client. I need to stop overthinking this and just enjoy the ride!
I'm still leery about sinking cash into yearlings, or even two-year-olds until I have seen them a few times once they really start training in April and May. I may miss out on some bargains. But, I'd rather be prudent than be a lotto player.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on December 3, 2024, 7:55 PMLonnie, you are describing what it means to be a consumer of “pinhooking” in the race horse game. I think that it is more prevalent in public auctions in Thoroughbreds, but you see it privately in Standardbreds. I propose that we invite all of us here to converge on Northfield next spring and do some shopping at TheStable. Happy Holidays friends…you too Purple.
Lonnie, you are describing what it means to be a consumer of “pinhooking” in the race horse game. I think that it is more prevalent in public auctions in Thoroughbreds, but you see it privately in Standardbreds. I propose that we invite all of us here to converge on Northfield next spring and do some shopping at TheStable. Happy Holidays friends…you too Purple.
Quote from Lonnie on December 3, 2024, 9:43 PMQuote from Bgtolex25 on December 3, 2024, 7:55 PMLonnie, you are describing what it means to be a consumer of “pinhooking” in the race horse game. I think that it is more prevalent in public auctions in Thoroughbreds, but you see it privately in Standardbreds. I propose that we invite all of us here to converge on Northfield next spring and do some shopping at TheStable. Happy Holidays friends…you too Purple.
At next year's open house, we can all select one two-year-old and go partners on it!
Quote from Bgtolex25 on December 3, 2024, 7:55 PMLonnie, you are describing what it means to be a consumer of “pinhooking” in the race horse game. I think that it is more prevalent in public auctions in Thoroughbreds, but you see it privately in Standardbreds. I propose that we invite all of us here to converge on Northfield next spring and do some shopping at TheStable. Happy Holidays friends…you too Purple.
At next year's open house, we can all select one two-year-old and go partners on it!
Quote from MaywoodAl on December 4, 2024, 12:21 AMHopefully I can make the open house next year. Daughter moving into apartment for grad school last one so missed it. I hope another qualification open house. Previous two years were in May, so before qualifiers. Still a great time.
There used to be another open house in December, sort of getting late to plan one, so not sure if one this year.
Hopefully I can make the open house next year. Daughter moving into apartment for grad school last one so missed it. I hope another qualification open house. Previous two years were in May, so before qualifiers. Still a great time.
There used to be another open house in December, sort of getting late to plan one, so not sure if one this year.