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The Yearling Mistake That Keeps Costing Buyers Big
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Hello! You’ve seen it. The bidding climbs. Buyer feels confident. What went wrong?​ In my latest post, I break down the most common mistake investors make when buying yearlings and how to avoid it. You’ll learn:
This post is short, direct and built for people who want to get it right. Read it here: The Yearling Trap: Why Looks Can Cost You​ Make smarter buys. Skip the regrets. —Clark |
Hi! I'm Clark Shepherd.
I offer my expertise as a bloodstock agent, sales consultant, and pedigree analyst to assist in breeding or purchasing superior thoroughbred racehorses through sound pedigree principles, horsemanship, and consistent implementation of well-designed plans. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
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