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A colleague and his wife are looking for a syndicate to join for at least a year. They would prefer the flat, but are open to suggestions. They live just outside Bradford, so a trainer based in the North of England would be better so they can go to Open Days etc.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
 
Unless they get specific recommendations, I'd be inclined to identify a couple of trainers that they would like to be with and see if they can put you in touch with syndicates that may have vacancies. For instance, David O'Meara's site will direct you to Hambleton and Middleham Park.
http://www.davidomeara.co.uk/?cat=6
 
Hambleton are currently syndicating one of the Ferguson horses for a campaign back on the flat. Despite being approached to get involved, I'm having a senior moment and I can't remember which one it was, but it was an extraordinarily good deal.
 
Maruco said:
Hambleton are currently syndicating one of the Ferguson horses for a campaign back on the flat. Despite being approached to get involved, I'm having a senior moment and I can't remember which one it was, but it was an extraordinarily good deal.
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Mijhaar
 
Anyone going into this expensive pastime should ask themselves the question of what they want out of it. If it's a profit, seek immediate help.
Other than that, if you want a say in what happens then consider starting your own group where you are the contact with the trainer. If you want to see the horse regularly, go local. If you want success, go small in a proven operation (and hold your breath). Whatever you do, set a budget and write it off before you start (not unlike betting really). I've done most of those over the last 30 years and the main lesson I'd pass on would be that, whoever is your contact, whether it be syndicate leader or trainer, you have to trust them absolutely because you sign over your rights to them at the start.
If it works it's very rewarding and the day of your first winner is one you will never forget.
 
Diamond Geezer said:
Mijhaar
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Thanks DG. Yes it is.

Will have a flat campaign until October. 3k ish for 12% including training fees. Not a bad deal given, if the decision is to sell in Oct, some of the investment will be recouped quickly. The flip side is he should be competitive despite the minor issues you'd expect with a horse with a few miles on the clock.

The only reason I said no is because I'm looking for something over the sticks and there's no guarantee he'll go back over hurdles.

If anyone has any ideas of the right horse I'm in the market.
 
archie said:
Anyone going into this expensive pastime should ask themselves the question of what they want out of it. If it's a profit, seek immediate help.
Other than that, if you want a say in what happens then consider starting your own group where you are the contact with the trainer. If you want to see the horse regularly, go local. If you want success, go small in a proven operation (and hold your breath). Whatever you do, set a budget and write it off before you start (not unlike betting really). I've done most of those over the last 30 years and the main lesson I'd pass on would be that, whoever is your contact, whether it be syndicate leader or trainer, you have to trust them absolutely because you sign over your rights to them at the start.
If it works it's very rewarding and the day of your first winner is one you will never forget.
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They just enjoy going racing, and listen to me prattling on about latest on my mare's brother from Barry Geraghty etc, and have been thinking about it for a while. Just to give it a go mostly.
Thanks :)
 
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