it mean when the horse is "claimed" in a horse race? It appears that someone can buy the horse even if the owner does not want to sell.
2006-06-27 22:29:35 · 4 answers · asked by ginger 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
All are good answers, have to put it to vote, thanks to all four of you!
2006-07-01 23:53:28 · update #1
Races for horses that are not running well enouhg to get into Stakes races (Kentucky Derby, etc) are usually claiming races.
The race listing will say "$15,000 Claimers" - that means every horse in the race is for sale at the price of $15,000.
You take your chances in these races, claiming races are a good way to get back into racing shape (for Dreamer) or are a standard money-maker for horse not racing at the Stakes level.
But you also agree by entering your horse that ANYONE can put up the money and buy your horse.
2006-06-28 02:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by ladders_to_fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a claiming race, the horses entered are up for sale. In the movie "Dreamer", Kurt Russel's character did not think that their horse would be claimed, considering her history of a fractured leg. They were just running her in the race for some practice. However, somebody did put down an offer for her.
2006-06-28 01:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by horses09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only can anyone put up money to claim your horse in these races but if they put a claim on your horse and your horse falls and breaks a leg the person who put a claim on the horse now owns a horse with a broken leg. A claim on one of these horses is final no matter what the outcome of the race is.
2006-06-28 03:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by tw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most horses racing in the US run in claiming races. This means they are for sale each time they run. Claiming a horse is an easy way to get started owning horses.
2006-06-27 22:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Tracy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋