Was the AARP Invitational open to anybody?

[Dan Gordon]

If I missed it, I'm kicking myself as I believe my Born Rambling Man would have had a shot. He ran a 96 last time and has a 99 in his career.
If it was an arranged match race, I get it. But why not open it up to others? I think I missed a chapter in this book.....

https://www.simhorseracing.com/horse.ph ... ID=1353817

[Danny Derby]

It was an arranged match race. If you'd like, I'd be happy to put up another $3M for Steamboat Willie to race against Born Rambling Man next time if you'll put up the same amount .

[Gavin Guile]

Can anyone do match races as long as the owners put up the money?

[Anthony Zappulla]

It was an arranged match race. If you'd like, I'd be happy to put up another $3M for Steamboat Willie to race against Born Rambling Man next time if you'll put up the same amount .

I challenge you to a duel!!

Love that movie!! Anyway say yes Dan!!

[Dan Gordon]

It was an arranged match race. If you'd like, I'd be happy to put up another $3M for Steamboat Willie to race against Born Rambling Man next time if you'll put up the same amount .

I will gladly put up $3 million and race the great War Admiral, er, I mean Steamboat Willie. I thought it was like in the movie Seabiscuit and you were ducking me!!

[Anthony Zappulla]

Awesome news!!

The movie was princess bride if any one was wondering lol

[Anthony Zappulla]

Or was it Robin hood prince of thieves I can't remember

[Andrew Chillin]

Willie>born rambling, any day

Derby is just taking candy from a baby at that point. Save your money Dan

[Anthony Zappulla]

Oh dang, Willie been slipping I know Kryptonite has to but I think Dans horse has a shot. Let's see how this race goes 1st

[Anthony Zappulla]

Willie looked good lastnight!!

How does it work tho, both put up 3mil and winner just breaks even?

[Danny Derby]

Oh dang, Willie been slipping I know Kryptonite has to but I think Dans horse has a shot. Let's see how this race goes 1st

That's generous Anthony. For the record I think this would be a bad idea, but if Dan really wants it I'll do it.

[Anthony Zappulla]

How does the money work? Just break even?

[Nini Panini]

How does the money work? Just break even?

Yes, break even, but it's still purse money for the horse's winnings.

[Danny Derby]

How does the money work? Just break even?

Total purse payout for the race was actually only $4,740,000 - $3M for 1st, $1.32M for 2nd and a $420K breeder award. The remaining $1.26M that would normally get paid out to 3rd-5th just didn't exist here.

Pete and I each contributed 1/2 of that $4.74M to the purse, so $2.37M each, which equalled the total amount to be paid out. So it's better than break even for the winner and a negative for the loser.

[Gavin Guile]

How can others create races like this?