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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Investors with less imposing assets can still take a shot at this high stakes venture. New York Agent Peggy Vandervoort has been putting together modest ($25,000 to $125,000 per share) horse-investment deals for years. Says she: "It's smart to pool your resources with a lot of other people. You can get in on eight or nine horses for the price of one." Every small-timer remembers that Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew was bought by comparative newcomers for $17,500 and syndicated for $12 million. The Thoroughbred market of today, however, resembles the publishing industry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Breeders, Place Your Bets | 8/23/1982 | See Source »

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