My Kingdom for a Horse
You don’t need a crown or a king’s ransom to own a racehorse.
My Kingdom for a Horse is an independent racing website focused on racehorse ownership, syndicates and the wider world of racing.
Whether you’re looking for your first share or your next, we’re here to make the search easier. From the horse and trainer to the cost, location and experience on offer, there is plenty to consider before deciding where to get involved.
Alongside horses currently available, you’ll find straightforward ownership guides, features and stories from across the sport.
🔎 Finding the Right Syndicate
There is much more to a syndicate than the price of a share.
Race days, yard visits, communication, involvement and the people you share the experience with can be just as important. We bring those details together so you can get a better idea of what is on offer before making a decision.
🐎 New Horses
Our New Horses section introduces some of the latest additions to racing syndicates, from recent purchases to young colts and fillies just starting out.
Get to know the horse, its background and the people behind it, with details on how to get involved where shares are available.
📰 Racing Stories
Go beyond the racecard with stories from the yards, racecourses and people at the heart of racing.
Hear directly from syndicates, alongside interviews and features covering memorable horses, great races, unusual ideas and some of the more interesting corners of the sport.
Some might introduce you to a syndicate you had never considered. Others are simply racing stories worth telling.
📬 Your Place in Racing
Browse the syndicates featured on My Kingdom for a Horse and get a feel for the different horses, trainers, costs and ownership experiences available.
Not sure where to start, or looking for something in particular? Get in touch through our contact page. With our knowledge of racing and the syndicates we work with, we can talk through what you’re looking for and help you find an option that feels right.
Your place in racing might be closer than you think.
Syndicates
NEW SYNDICATE HORSES
NEW JUMPS SYNDICATE HORSE
Pompey Ventures is offering shares in an exciting new horse, Kingmaker, who will be trained by champion trainer Willie Mullins as part of the new PV Jumps Syndicate.
Types of Syndicates
What type of ownership suits You?
Syndicate Finder
How to use the Syndicate Finder
Use the filters above the table to narrow the listings by Region, Ownership Type, Racing Type and Cost. You can use more than one filter at the same time. For example, you could choose Ireland + Syndicate + Flat to show only listings that match all three.
Use the Search box to look for a specific syndicate or racing club by name. Select Clear Filters at any time to return to the full list.
Estimated Yearly Cost Guide:
£ - Under £99
££ - £100 to £499
£££ - £500 to £2,999
££££ - £3,000+
Cost ratings are based on the expected first-year cost of joining a racing club or buying into a syndicate. Exact costs and ongoing fees can vary, so always check the racing club or syndicate directly for full details.
Featured Listing
Featured listings include a full profile on My Kingdom For A Horse, a website link and extra information about the syndicate or racing club.
Standard Paid Listing
Includes website link and telephone contact details.
Free Listing
Provides key information and a telephone contact number.
Please note: Prices, ownership options and availability can change. Always confirm current details directly with the syndicate or racing club before joining.
Please note: Prices, ownership options and availability can change. Always confirm current details directly with the syndicate or racing club before joining.
Manage a Syndicate or Racing Club?
Get in touch to add your organisation to the Syndicate Finder and reach people looking for racehorse ownership opportunities. Contact us for a free listing, or to find out more about our Featured listing options.
How Do You Own a Racehorse?
Buying one outright is the simple answer. Paying for it is another matter.
The purchase price is only the beginning. There are training fees, vets, farriers, transport and race entries, along with the unexpected bills horses have a habit of producing.
For most people, sharing the ownership experience makes more sense.
Racehorse Syndicates and Shares
A racing syndicate brings people together to share the ownership and cost of a racehorse.
A horse might be split between a dozen owners with sizeable shares, or offered in smaller percentages of 1%, 2.5% or 5%. Then there are micro shares, where hundreds or even thousands can be involved.
Costs vary too. Some syndicates charge for the share followed by a monthly training fee, while others cover most expected costs within one price for a set period.
Look beyond the headline price. Prize money, additional bills, sale proceeds and what happens when the horse retires are all worth knowing before you buy.
Racing Clubs and Club Membership
A racing club works slightly differently.
Rather than buying a percentage of a horse, you usually pay a monthly or annual membership for an interest in the club's string.
That might include stable visits, racecourse badge ballots, events and regular news from the yard, often with several horses to follow through the season.
It can be a good way into racing for relatively little. Just remember that having an interest in a horse and owning part of one are two different things.
Sole Racehorse Ownership and Leasing
If you want the horse to yourself, there is always sole ownership.
You choose the trainer, register your colours and have a much greater say in the horse's racing career. The prize money is yours too. Unfortunately, so are the bills.
Leasing is another option. An individual or group can race a horse for an agreed period while ownership remains with somebody else.
Which Type of Racehorse Ownership Is Right for You?
It depends on how involved you want to be and what you want to spend.
A racing club might give you several horses to follow. A syndicate share can bring you much closer to one. At the other end of the scale, you can buy the horse and pick up the whole tab yourself.
Whatever appeals, know what you are buying and what happens further down the line, particularly when the horse is sold or retires.
Explore the different options through our Syndicate Finder, or browse New Horses for racehorse shares currently available.
NEW SYNDICATE HORSES
Old Gold Racing suits fans who want a clear view of ownership costs, regular contact, and a social racing experience, without ongoing monthly bills.
