Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood are two special sporting events held just outside of London. Anyone who has been to either of those two meetings will have experienced what a great thrill it can be to see the world’s best horse compete.
If the above has increased your interest in horse racing, or if you are looking for a new hobby, owning a racehorse might be for you. Here is a look at some of the exclusive benefits it will give you.
Exciting Decisions
After purchasing a racehorse, you have some big decisions to make. The first is to decide on a name. This will be registered with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing body, and it will remain with the horse through its career. As long as the chosen name has not been taken and is inoffensive, you can register it.
As an owner, you also need to choose the silks that your jockey will wear to represent you in a race. You could even get a fun new hobby, mocking up a pattern and colour scheme for your jockey. These silks can be turned into scarves and t-shirts to give friends and family on a race day to support you, as well as appearing in the racecard alongside your name on the day of your horse’s race.
The final decision to make as an owner is the trainer you want to look after your horse. There are several big names just outside of London if you want to keep your horse local to make it easier for you to visit the stable. You can find the leading trainers in the UK in the Trainers’ Championship standings.
Money Can’t Buy Access
One of the big attractions of owning a racehorse is the access it will give you if it runs at some of the most prestigious race meetings in the sport. For example, if it is good enough to run in the Derby at Epsom or in one of the 36 races at Royal Ascot, you will experience one of these unmatched global meetings in a much different way as an owner.
As part of a syndicate, you will get access to parts of the racecourse that are not available to the paying public. Owners at any meeting in horse racing are given badges that cannot be purchased. You will get entry into the parade ring, winner’s enclosure and an Owner’s and Trainer’s lounge. The latter will allow you to enjoy your afternoon alongside other owners, with a meal provided before racing.
If your horse wins any prize money, you’re in with a chance to win a sum too, with a percentage also paid to the winning jockey and trainer. The Derby is one of the richest races in the world. When City Of Troy was successful in the 2024 renewal, he landed just over £850,000 for his connections.
Options for Ownership
Joining a syndicate also allows you to experience the community side of horse racing ownership, cheering and rooting for your horse alongside other syndicate members.
You can join the best horse racing syndicates today and immediately become part of their syndication. Shares can be purchased in more than one horse, and you can choose to do so in horses with an excellent track record if your budget allows for this.
The best horse racing syndicates have experts purchasing horses to ensure they have the best chance of success on the track. You also have the opportunity to buy shares in Flat and National Hunt horses, depending on your preference.
Involvement in Horse Planning
Although it is often wise to give your trainer the licence to choose the races they feel are most suitable for your horse, you have the final decision on entries. If you want to be involved in race planning, you can be, allowing you to target the racecourses and meetings you enjoy attending. As an owner, you can expect regular weekly dialogue from your trainer on your horse’s progress in training. They will also advise you on the horse’s strengths. The latter will help you when it comes to long-term targets.
Good luck if you decide to get involved in horse racing ownership. Hopefully, it will be a great success, and you will get a lot of enjoyment from it.
