Frank it's a world wide sport still. Birds with high pedigree can cost Thousands and some Millions. Mike Tyson has a birds worth 1.3. The race purses are high $$$
I'm just looking for a Riding buddy. LOL Mike the guy I'm getting Harley from has a big loft f birds and has started placing in the top 10.
His videos are are interesting Youtube Rocky Ridge Kennel and Loft.