We tell prospective racing partnership owners about how critical it is to have a team of advisors you trust and how pedigree isn't the only thing to look at when evaluating a racehorse.

At the inaugural Thoroughbred Owner's Conference in Lexington this week, that message rang true from multiple panelists. West Point President Terry Finley served on the "Thoroughbred Auctions – Finding the Athletes" panel and offered some key thoughts along with a number of distinguished industry players.

Read the summary of the panel at Blood-Horse.