New Posts For Thread: Syndicate advicehttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-adviceI'm considering taking my first step into ownership and taking a small piece of a syndicate appears to be a good starting point. I've spent a bit of time looking for reputable syndicates online and like the look of Middleham Park Racing. I'm inclinI run Derbyshire Racing with 4 horses in training with John Mackie, based in South Derbyshire. We currently have a 10% available (or 2 x 5%) in 83 rated Arizona John, winner of 4 races and over £23k in win and place prize money. He would be an idealhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=478305985#478305985I run Derbyshire Racing with 4 horses in training with John Mackie, based in South Derbyshire. We currently have a 10% available (or 2 x 5%) in 83 rated Arizona John, winner of 4 races and over £23k in win and place prize money. He would be an idealThu, 16 Dec 2010 17:32:07 -0600Some sound advice abbott - at least I should get a run for my money that way.https://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=478291265#478291265Some sound advice abbott - at least I should get a run for my money that way.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:39:27 -0600If this is going to be your first try at a syndicate I would recommend buying into a horse that is a bit older and you to a certain extent know what you are getting. Look for a horse who hasnt had any injury problems and runs regular. This way you wihttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477986189#477986189If this is going to be your first try at a syndicate I would recommend buying into a horse that is a bit older and you to a certain extent know what you are getting. Look for a horse who hasnt had any injury problems and runs regular. This way you wiTue, 14 Dec 2010 04:35:36 -0600One of the problems with larger syndicates is that their interests are not always aligned with those of members. For example, I run syndicates in Ireland and pay for a 10% share and earn management fees from members. But I still have to re-invest eachttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477747377#477747377One of the problems with larger syndicates is that their interests are not always aligned with those of members. For example, I run syndicates in Ireland and pay for a 10% share and earn management fees from members. But I still have to re-invest eacSun, 12 Dec 2010 07:35:57 -0600The trainer quite likes that one Iron Cat...George Duffield also quite positive about it.What about any of the Hannon yearlings if your wanting possibility of near Newmarket runs ?https://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477723261#477723261The trainer quite likes that one Iron Cat...George Duffield also quite positive about it.What about any of the Hannon yearlings if your wanting possibility of near Newmarket runs ?Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:04:52 -0600Thanks gents - some useful comments here.Been having a look through the yearlings on the MPR website and the Cockney Rebel filly looks like decent value to me. Unproven sire (but clearly one with ability on the track) and some quality on the dam sidhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477699569#477699569Thanks gents - some useful comments here.Been having a look through the yearlings on the MPR website and the Cockney Rebel filly looks like decent value to me. Unproven sire (but clearly one with ability on the track) and some quality on the dam sidSat, 11 Dec 2010 19:03:08 -0600MPR certainly seem to be buying a better standard of horse over past 18 months...spending 100k/95k/62k and 50k for yearlings with Hannon...and couple of 50k's with Richard Fahey.They have over 80 horses and most syndicates seem to fill so you would shttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477690929#477690929MPR certainly seem to be buying a better standard of horse over past 18 months...spending 100k/95k/62k and 50k for yearlings with Hannon...and couple of 50k's with Richard Fahey.They have over 80 horses and most syndicates seem to fill so you would sSat, 11 Dec 2010 17:41:42 -0600Frustration of not running, constant injuries, bullsh1t excuses when horse ran poorly, being involved too long when it was clear the horse was never going to get back to his best etc. Attending meetings at Worcester & Fontwell as opposed to Ascot andhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477566961#477566961Frustration of not running, constant injuries, bullsh1t excuses when horse ran poorly, being involved too long when it was clear the horse was never going to get back to his best etc. Attending meetings at Worcester & Fontwell as opposed to Ascot andFri, 10 Dec 2010 18:44:05 -0600was it just the frustration of the horse not performing charwell that would stop you going backing into syndicates ?If there was anything else youd like syndicates do please tll as im always trying to improve the service.I have horses im happy to givhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477217081#477217081was it just the frustration of the horse not performing charwell that would stop you going backing into syndicates ?If there was anything else youd like syndicates do please tll as im always trying to improve the service.I have horses im happy to givWed, 08 Dec 2010 04:15:16 -0600I was until very recently involved in an outfit similar to MPR. The fees are clear and up front and all inclusive. You also can freely arrange a stable visit, meet the trainer, talk to the jockey in the parade ring/unsaddling enclosure etc - all goodhttps://community.betfair.com/bloodstock__breeding/go/thread/view/94018/26398629/syndicate-advice?post_id=477180157#477180157I was until very recently involved in an outfit similar to MPR. The fees are clear and up front and all inclusive. You also can freely arrange a stable visit, meet the trainer, talk to the jockey in the parade ring/unsaddling enclosure etc - all goodTue, 07 Dec 2010 17:58:41 -0600