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Originally Posted by Denny
Does anybody know if this occurs with Standardbreds that race at harness tracks???
I'd REALLY LIKE TO KNOW.
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The answer is yes but not like with thoroughbreds. The horses at kill lots that are standardbreds are mostly very old or have major physical issues. Because of the major rise in population of Amish communities, standardbred demand is at an all time high. Some tracks have had to raise the bottom claiming prices because people would just claim them and put them right on the road. Ten years ago an average trotter that was too slow but sound could be sold for 1500 or so as a road horse. Because of lower breeding numbers and higher demand those same horses sell regularly now for 5 to 10k right off the track.Recently had a friend turn down 15k for a 4 year old maiden gelding. He was large and handsome but slow. So, there are killer type horses but the economics today have really changed the market.
