LaurieB, in defense of the OP, they came here seeking knowledge on the matter, whether or not their original interpretations of what they were seeing was incorrect or not; they are ASKING for someone with knowledge to educate them. Why can’t you just provide an honest and thorough, educated response instead of a half-snarky and snide commentary because you didn’t like how the OP interpreted what they were seeing. As someone with vast knowledge within the industry, wouldn’t you want to share it openly even to those who are seeing things differently from the outside? With all the spotlights on the shortcomings of the racing industry, you’d think you would want to politely and informatively educate people but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
It’s an honest question. There are thousands of broodmares based in Kentucky, Florida and elsewhere. There is a ton of focus on these big name stallions and what happens to them when they don’t pan out in America. But very little is ever asked about all of these baby making broodmares. Surely the big names get retired on the farm and live out there days. But what about the thousands of mid grade and below mares who are producing the grinders that keep the racing industry going; what happens to them.
