I\'ve sold broodmares over the years and can answer your question there....usually when you go to a sale, the farm requires payment from the SELLER upon entering the sales grounds - though many agreements are made under terms of \"pay from proceeds.\"

The issue with this of late has been that recently a large percentage of broodmares haven\'t even been making their stud fees back.

BUYER doesn\'t pay anything, aside from the perceived value of the mare in foal.

As to issue number two, To Honor and Serve, agree with you the race appears  forgivable to some extent. He isn\'t the first, nor the last, to lose a comeback race.

Curious as to the race of the week?...150K Maxxam Gold Cup looks to have blow up potential to me, vulnerable favorite in Schramsburg, who is probably better on turf and spotting weight. Thanks. ROTW is a great feature.