How can you tell if you're buying a good race horse if the horse is only 2 years old? Where's a good trainer

Question

How can you tell if you're buying a good race horse if the horse is only 2 years old? Where's a good trainer

Answer 1

If you don't know the answer, put your money in a no-load mutual index fund.  A company like Vanguard or Fidelity have many options for you.   Let them run the race for you.

Answer 2

Pedigree is the first step, find out what horses are in the bloodline.  A good place to start is http://www.pedigreequery.com/  

You will also want to have the horse checked out by someone who can judge the horse's physical soundness.  As for trainers, you should investigate and find out which trainers in your area have had good results with young horses.  Here's some good info from the Thoroughbred Owners of California:

http://www.toconline.com/ownership/

Answer 3

I ride a 3yo horse and she is so freakin fast.... it just depends on the breed and temperment of teh horse... try riding him/her before buyingh him/her

Answer 4

There really is no way to tell if a horse as young as 2 is going to be good....If you are truly interested in learing, find an agent, and learn learn learn!  learn about bloodlines and breeding, learn about trainers, visit the track and ask questions of trainers and jockeys and vets.  Breeding  doesn't always guarantee success.  Educate yourself.

Answer 5

first off, having a little knowledge about horses in general is good to have and an informed look at the pedigree.  If the last 4 generations of the horse have not raced, or raced and did not do well, it's a pretty good indication that the horse will not run.  Bone structure plays a big part as well in preventing injury.  Lots of trainers to be found at any racetrack close to you, to employ one to take with you when you look to purchase would be advised.  Good luck

Answer 6

If you are interested in getting into thoroughbred racing as an individual owner, the best thing you can do is find a reputable bloodstock agent.  He/she can help you find the horse.  Then you need to decide where you want to race it.  Let that, and the day rate, help determine your trainer.  Look for a trainer with a decent win/place/show percentage.

Personally, I think the best way to get started is participate in a partnership.  There are numerous companies out there that set up and manage racing partnerships.  The one you choose is going to depend a great deal on your budget and your goals as an owner.  Check the link below for an example of an affordable partnership company.

Answer 7

check the horses features strong build good frame also if you like the looks of him make sure you look at bloodlines if it is a dirt horse run it on dirt smae with turf make sure the sire and dam were both reasonable for your horse do not have to be great a good trainer is somebody who will be dediacted like a barclay tagg