Justify is a Boss! Best Ever?
Justify won the Belmont Stakes today making him only the 13th Tripple Crown Winner in racing history. Man, what a race! Most times in history the horse who won the Preakness & Kentucky Derby just didn’t have enough gas left in the tank for the long endurance race like the Belmont. Justify won easy by 1 3/4 length to complete an accomplishment so rare amongst race horses, it was fun to watch live because you may never see it happen again.
Can you believe the cost of these animals and the all-in investment it takes once your purchase them? Justify was bought for 500K but, the vet bills, training and facilities, food along with travel expenses has to be absolutely massive. His total winnings are now just shy of 4M which in not a crazy amount of money considering the risk/reward investment you must make. Don’t feel sorry for the horse owners though.....the show fees, breeding and other endorsements make the 4M total race earnings look like chump change.
It’s the sport of Kings but in reality these animals get treated like kings and they are born to run like the wind. Every step of a prized race horses life is completely calculated and every precaution of safety and handeling one of these elite athletes is well thought out in advance. There is no room for error in the racing business....no matter what your racing! Owner Bob Baffert is a horse breeder, trainer and racing legend. His last prize horse American Pharoah also won the Tripple Crown of racing but, I imagine as in football or any sport, the last victory is the sweetest.
Looking into this horses eyes you can just see the fire and confidence he knows he has to win. Horses like this one don’t come around very often but when they do, they are never forgotten. His racing days are over and from here forward he will live a life of luxury that most living animals will never know. Congratulations Justify and Bob Baffert on a very tough accomplishment at any level of sport!
He is BOSS brother!! They field really didn't stand a chance - around the 3rd or 4th turn I thought maybe the 9 horse might be able to get in front of him but it definitely was a SMOKESHOW!!
Much Respect to the 51-52 year old jockey aye? He deserves it more than anyone probably - besides JUSTIFY
Congrats. Horse riding is a gentleman game. Horse riding game need practice more and more.. its not only depend on the cost of horse. Beacause the game is won by the rider not by the horse. And congratulation to the victory...
Your right it is a serious money industry. Less about hobby and more about returns and passion.
Congrats.
Every single race need i lot of practice.
And its not important to buy 500k horse or anything else. The moment of winning is cost less.
And the proud when you stand on that victory stand. Ohhh awesome. I will sacrifice everything for that victory stand.
It is always so exciting to see history being made. So many horses get the first two and notnthe last. It truly is a difficult feat. Can you imagine how much other wonders are going to pay for those horses sperm now? It is crazy how much owners will pay of stud fees and if they are wanting to have Justify be a baby daddy then being a triple crown winner is gonna make that a hefty price.
If I've learned whatever over time, it's that horses do take heed to you. They won't have a clue what you're pronouncing, but they be aware of the tone in which you say it. I'm going to sing to horses so hooked on their own nerves they're ready to climb into the sky, and generally it can be probably the most only matters that preserve them on the ground.
congratulation justify for wining the race and also tnx the man who ride on him.it was a risk to invest so much money,time and main fact the faith on justify.justify shows his worth. really his eyes shows the fire and confidence and worthy.
tnx man for sharing.....
Hi @broncnutz Wonderful and interesting your post.
Racehorses live in the equivalent of five-star hotel accommodation. They are well fed, rugged up and receive top class care and attention. Daily life on a racing yard usually revolves around a fairly strict routine beginning at first light and ending after dark.
In most racing yards, horses will be looked after by the same lad or lass so that they can get to know them and any habits or idiosyncrasies that they might have.
I think that, training winners is the name of the game but not all horses can be as good as others. For most racehorse owners, to win a race with their horse is a dream come true.
Have a good night
A hug
Congratulations to Justify and Bob Baffert. A horse like this must be treated like king for the rest of his life
a very good horse to race in the arena and the color is very beautiful and I really like this horse
@broncnutz dear.