If raising your own thoroughbreds is too costly or purchasing a yearling from a sale seems risky, you may think about claiming a horse. Claiming, (or purchasing a horse directly from a race), may be a better, more cost effective option for you. Dallas Keen can guide you through the process by helping you choose a horse and you can begin racing within a few short weeks.
Mercantile paid for himself three times in the first month.
Brad Kyles of BK Racing actually picked this gelding that was purchased just last year for $2,000,000 as a two year old intraining. We claimed him at The Fair Grounds for the discounted price of $10,000. He was claimed opening weekend from Tom Amoss.
I wrote about Mercantile in a blog entry just a couple of weeks ago but now he has an allowance win to add to his 2nd place finish in the allowance race two weeks ago. Mercantile has now earned over $32,000 for his new connections in just 5 weeks after being claimed.
Mercantile at the Fasig Tipton Sale
KINOKO MAN wins the feature at LOUISIANA DOWNS for new owners Bob and Patricia Sheetz. He was claimed in August for $15,000. Since being claimed he has moved up in class to run 2nd in an allowance race on September 15 and then wins a $26,000 allowance race on October 11. These excited new owners now have 5 starts and 2 wins to their names. Read the full story on our Blog.
Kinoko Man
The bottom line for many owners and trainers is that with purses around the country higher on average than ever before, claiming horses, who can recoup the initial investment in a handful of starts, makes more sense than buying at sales. Dallas Keen agrees. The claiming of horses is usually the best way to go not only for first time owners wanting to experience the excitement of racing but also for long time owners who may not own their own farms. By claiming a horse that is already racing you eliminate the expense of caring for a young horse for several months, sometimes even a year or better, and can get right to the enjoyment of racing.
Horses can be claimed for almost any amount, from $4000 and up at most tracks. After the initial investment you can plan on your monthly training and vet bills. The best part is that within a few weeks, you can come to the races and watch your own horse run without the long wait involved with purchasing a colt or filly from a sale to be trained for racing.
Dallas Keen has consistently claimed quality horses that have been moved up well beyond the limits placed on them by other trainers. He has proven time and time again that claiming horses and having horses claimed from you is a very important part of making money in the horse racing business.
If you are interested in claiming a horse please contact Dallas Keen at (817) 528-6655 and he will guide you through the claiming process or locate horses in your price range for you and discuss your options. You can also reach him by email at dallaskeen@hotmail.com .
Ever thought about a partnership???
Have you ever thought about claiming a horse with a group? Or do you have a group of friends that have talked about going in the horse racing business together but don't know where to start?
Partnerships and a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy all the benefits of thoroughbred ownership but at a fraction of the cost. We can help you through the claiming process and offer tips and advice on what horses to claim. We offer lots of owner/trainer communication and have an open door policy in the barn. Owners are always welcome at the track and encouraged to visit often.
You may already have some old friends who want to try their luck in the thoroughbred business but if you don't we have people waiting for partners to join us in selecting claiming horses within your budget. Contact us and visit our website at www.teamkeen.com
Claimed on May 12th at LONE STAR PARK, PERFECTY SEATTLE is a great example of a good claim made with careful consideration. Dallas Keen and new owners Bob and Pat Sheetz looked at several horses before claiming this filly. She won at first asking for her new connections on June 7th. Just 27 days after the claim Bob and Pat Sheetz own their own winning race horse.
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From $5000 Claiming to the $50,000 Claiming Crown
$50,000 Iron Horse
Dallas Keen ran second with Regal Tour, who was claimed for $5,000, in the $50,000 Iron Horse. The Iron Horse kicked off the Claiming Crown day of racing.
