Good advice. I never thought about buying a dog that was lightly raced or just broken in. At least you know it can run. Otherwise you purchase a pup, hope it is looked after, then have to wait until it is 17 months old before it can race. Good advice about spelling after breaking in as well. In the end you still have spent anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000in the hope you have something that can pay its way.