06-09-2009, 09:40 AM
Cowboy always gave a percentage of a win, if you didn't have a win you got just a set fee for going to the track, that was in addition to your weekly wage...It's been a very long time since I've done anything like that but, to this day I always lobby hard for the grooms, they are prolly more deserving than anyone else associated with the horse, I know others don't feel that way but, that's my opinion as someone who was devoted to their racehorses & had the expection that their comfort and care comes before yours.