Thanks guys - I appreciate all the sympathy I've felt like I needed today.
And thanks too for thinking she looked great - we thought so too!!
C
Tapit Filly - Updated 7-15-07 PICTURE ADDED ;)
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Oh I'm with you there zinn21 - there is an always "what if" to every plan - so you better have a plan "B"and a C and a D. So, if she doesn't work well - we'll either race her ourselves OR as the granddaughter (who I swear jinxed me by saying nannie you can't sell my Tapit pony) - will have a new paddock ornament, I mean she won't be worth alot as a broodmare when that time comes if she doesn't race
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clh - That is tough I can understand your disappointment. I hope that she kicks arse at the track and shows everyone what they missed out on!
We had one go through (a Theatrical with clean xrays and scope) for only $15,000 because she was on the small side. What can you do
We had one go through (a Theatrical with clean xrays and scope) for only $15,000 because she was on the small side. What can you do
"People come and go but horses leave hoofprints on your heart"
Sorry I was late on my response, C. I recall a formula for setting reserve prices from years ago that made sense to me. Figure what you think the horse will bring at auction, then set the reserve at 60% of that. And if you can't afford to train or board another prospective runner, don't place a reserve at all (and hope to get at least minimum bid).
We must remember that we as consignors are concentrating our focus on just one or two horses, while the bidders are confronted by numerous distractions and choices.
I have "oohed and aawed" over many a sales yearling over the years at the barn that I didn't bid on later, for one reason or another, when the individual went through the ring. But an eager consignor probably assumed I would be buying or bidding up his charge, and was later disappointed that there was no pressure to buy his yearling when the time came.
We must remember that we as consignors are concentrating our focus on just one or two horses, while the bidders are confronted by numerous distractions and choices.
I have "oohed and aawed" over many a sales yearling over the years at the barn that I didn't bid on later, for one reason or another, when the individual went through the ring. But an eager consignor probably assumed I would be buying or bidding up his charge, and was later disappointed that there was no pressure to buy his yearling when the time came.
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Have talked to the trainer several times that has the filly since the September sale. He told me yesterday that if he knew what she was like he would have bought her for himself So far, he says she's a dream and is doing terrific! Although he did mention that she has already bitten several people at his barn No one ever said she didn't have a mind of her own!
"We are the people our parents warned us about" - Jimmy Buffett
"My occupational hazard is that my occupation is just not around" - Jimmy Buffett
"My occupational hazard is that my occupation is just not around" - Jimmy Buffett
clh wrote:Have talked to the trainer several times that has the filly since the September sale. He told me yesterday that if he knew what she was like he would have bought her for himself So far, he says she's a dream and is doing terrific! Although he did mention that she has already bitten several people at his barn No one ever said she didn't have a mind of her own!
Great to hear that she's doing so well! Maybe the buy-back will turn out to be a blessing in disguise. I hope she's a big hit at that 2YO sale.
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Seems McTapit can run?
http://auctions.bloodhorse.com/article/45223.htm
A Tapit filly and Speightstown colt, both members of their sires’ first crops, were the quickest at a quarter mile, each covering the distance in :21 2/5.
Consigned by Randy Miles, agent, the Tapit filly is out of the 17-year-old winning Copelan mare McCaskill, who is a half-sister to stakes winner and grade III producer Bright Bliss.
A Tapit filly and Speightstown colt, both members of their sires’ first crops, were the quickest at a quarter mile, each covering the distance in :21 2/5.
Consigned by Randy Miles, agent, the Tapit filly is out of the 17-year-old winning Copelan mare McCaskill, who is a half-sister to stakes winner and grade III producer Bright Bliss.
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