"Pebble Beach deservedly earned $500,000 with his North America Cup victory on June 18, and his connections were ecstatic. So were his fans, as well as the betting public that made him the 1-2 wagering favourite. I insist though, in this sport at least, it’s not all about the money -- and I’m thankful for that."

To read TROT Magazine Managing Editor Dan Fisher's latest column for "The View," click on one of the following links: 

• If it was only about the money most of us wouldn’t be doing this
• Si ce n’était que pour l’argent, la plupart d’entre nous ne feraient pas cela