STOWE-RACING-COLOURS

WELCOME TO

STOWE

RACING

SYNDICATES

Welcome to the home of Stowe’s Racing Syndicates, where racehorse ownership becomes accessible, social, and genuinely exciting for the Stowe community.

Goodwood September Racing, Wednesday 22nd September 2021. Pictured is the 4:02 JACKSON-STOPS HANDICAP (Class 4). Photograph by Sam Stephenson, 07880 703135, www.samstephenson.co.uk.
STOWE-RACING-COLOURS

WELCOME TO

STOWE

RACING

SYNDICATES

Welcome to the home of Stowe’s Racing Syndicates, where racehorse ownership becomes accessible, social, and genuinely exciting for the Stowe community.

About us

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The Stowe Racing Syndicates were established in 2017 to create a mechanism whereby Old Stoics of all generations could have access to racehorse ownership.

After a little research, it became apparent that the school has an enviable number of alumni who have progressed to work in a variety of roles across the sport and the racing syndicates could easily help celebrate and promote that achievement.

Old Stoic trainers aren’t short on numbers – we can think of ten active trainers at the moment – and this remains a key (unbiased!) qualifying criteria when choosing our master craftsmen.

We have evolved from having one horse in training to, at our peak, six horses in training across three Old Stoic trainers. Some of our owners have remained with us since the beginning and we have had leaving years represented from 1953 up to the present

We remain committed to improving the quality of our stock and giving our owners the best possible experience both on and off the course.

Why you should join Stowe Racing...

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Carefully Selected Horses

We work with trusted bloodstock agents and our top trainers to identify horses with genuine racing potential whether this is purchased or via a lease.

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Affordable Ownership

Owning a racehorse outright cost approximately £30,000 per year. So by taking a share in these smaller syndicates with a maximum of 12 owners, you will receive the same thrill at a fraction of the cost.

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Regular Updates

Receive stable videos, training reports, race entries and post race feedback from both jockey and trainer via our dedicated and private what’s app groups. Emails can also be sent if so desired.

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Expert Management

Henry Kimbell (OS) has been running the racing syndicates since their inception. A life long racing fan, Henry has amassed significant experience running racing syndications for 15 years with trainers including Kim Bailey, Tom Clover and Alan King alongside Alex Hales and Jonny Portman for the Stowe syndicates.

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Supporting Good Causes

Stowe Racing possesses an important charitable link back to the school through its support of their Change 100 campaign. The campaign has been supported by many of our syndicates over the years with donations directed from shareholders and a percentage of prize money won by our horses.
We are proud to highlight that our endeavours have raised just over £30,000 for the campaign to date, which is diverted directly into funding scholarships and bursaries so that more children can benefit from a leading education at Stowe.

Owners’ Experience

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Visits to trainer’s yard to watch the Stowe horses work on the gallops as well as a private tour.

Up to two owner’s badges per raceday with access to the parade ring to meet your jockey and trainer pre race

Invitation to a private WhatsApp group with regular progress emails, photos and videos of your horse

A percentage share of prize money and sale price generated by the horse

An invitation for you and a guest to an annual lunch/dinner

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Robert Cooper

Former Sky Sports Racing Presenter (Cobham 68)

In around half a century of following racing, I had very successfully dodged owning so much as a whisker of a racehorse - until I met Henry Kimbell. After early resistance I succumbed to become, at first an apprehensive but now a proud member of the Old Stoic Racing Club. It has been a joy, especially experiencing the fabulour exploits of Jonny Portman's filly Mild Illusion whose performances on the racecourse exceeded our wildest dreams. 

I encourage you to take the plunge, it is enormous fun and I hope to meet some of my fellow Old Stoics on the racecourse soon. 

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Peter Williams

Walpole ‘86

Joining the Stowe Racing syndicates was a decision I shan’t ever regret. The team is a relatively small one in the world of racing but under the expert guidance of Racing Manager Henry Kimbell and with the OS training talent of Jonny Portman and Alex Hales it always feels as if we are punching above our weight.

Following the ups and downs of our horses is utterly absorbing and the days spent racing or on stable visits are a thrill which I’m lucky enough to share with some wonderful old Stoics who it has been a privilege to meet and get to know.

My sincere advice to anyone who is thinking about joining is ‘ do it ‘!

It’s a whole lot of fun.

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Barbara Clutton

Former parent

I have been a member of several Stowe Racing syndicates. I was interested both as a parent of sons at Stowe, and because I have always had a keen interest in horses, both riding, hunting and falling off them!
It is wonderful to be able to continue my interest in horses and racing with a group of likeminded people.
I can honestly say that it has been a fulfilling experience, I often attend race meetings on my own and it’s always good to have a common interest with the Stowe gang to cheer on (or commiserate with) with our horse. We visit many different racecourses and are always excellently well looked after often including a glass of fizz if our horse is placed!
I really value the regular yard visits, seeing the horses on the gallops and enjoying insight from the trainers and yard staff – plus a coffee and a bacon butty!
All in all – wonderful syndicates ably run by Henry, and I really enjoy this special and inclusive Stowe club. I highly recommend the syndicates both as fun, and a learning experience. B