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Article: RICH LIST: How to fly high with the jet set...and stay there; The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to extravagant purchases. Here is a suggested top ten lifestyle treats for millionaires.(Sport)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- January 20, 2007
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Byline: By RICHARD MCCOMB
BUY A RACEHORSE
The average price of a race horse bought at public auction in Britain in 2005 was pounds 15,000 and annual costs are pounds 16,000 (training fees, vets bills, transport, shoeing, jockey fees etc).
However, a horse with pedigree parents will cost anything from pounds 40,000-pounds 50,000 to several million.
Think of the fun to be had choosing racing colours and silks and picking a name.
The Cotswolds is home to top bloodstock agents and trainers and racing doesn't get much bigger than at ...