Last Updated on July 29, 2026
Pompey Ventures have added an eye‑catching new recruit to their 2026 team: an unraced, unnamed two‑year‑old colt by Starspangledbanner out of Privacy Order, to be trained by dual Guineas‑winning handler George Boughey at Craven House in Newmarket.
He was secured in a private deal for £120,000 and comes with a very smart hook – he is a full brother to the unbeaten Protection Act, who is two from two and already rated 102, with Royal Ascot firmly on the agenda.
At a glance
- Age: 2‑year‑old colt
- Sire: Starspangledbanner
- Dam: Privacy Order (by Azamour)
- Trainer: George Boughey, Craven House, Newmarket
- Purchase: Private sale, £120,000
- Key angle: Full brother to Protection Act (2 wins from 2 runs, OR 102, Royal Ascot next stop)
Pompey are keeping the majority of him in‑house between the syndicate and their private clients and are only syndicating 25%, so availability is deliberately tight.
Pedigree and physical type
Starspangledbanner commands a €60,000 covering fee and has sired multiple Group winners and Royal Ascot performers.
Privacy Order, a Cheveley Park‑owned mare who raced for Sir Mark Prescott, has quietly built a very solid broodmare record: around two thirds of her runners have won, and notably more than 40% have achieved a Racing Post Rating of 90 or higher.
This colt mirrors his brother Protection Act physically, according to Boughey, and is expected to be more of a classy, progressive type than a blazing early two‑year‑old.
Why Pompey went the private route
Pompey Ventures make the point that they only use private purchases when they feel they have a clear edge over the auction ring, leaning on their contacts and on‑the‑ground knowledge.
Their previous private buy, Tuco Salamanca, was an unraced Belardo colt at the time of purchase and is now a six‑time winner, rated 99 and closing in on £94,000 in prize money, making him one of the highest‑rated sons of his sire.
This new colt has been under close observation at Rochestown Lodge Stud in the build‑up to the deal, and the feedback from their bloodstock advisor Dave Byrne has been emphatic – he describes him as the best‑looking horse they have had and a “must buy”.
Trainer and jockey team
Turning him over to George Boughey keeps him in the same environment as his brother. Boughey is one of the youngest trainers to have landed both the 2000 and 1000 Guineas and has rapidly become a go‑to name for owners who want high‑level results from a progressive, data‑driven yard.
Pompey have built a strong relationship with the Craven House team over the years, and the trainer has already provided multiple winners in their colours.
On the saddle side, rising star Billy Loughnane is very much part of the story. Fresh from Classic success, he has already ridden several winners in the Pompey silks and is a key element in Boughey’s operation, which adds another layer of reassurance for syndicate members.
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Share options and costs
Pompey are offering only limited shares in the colt, with the syndicate keeping the lion’s share themselves. The options currently advertised are:
- 1%: £1,338 upfront, £55 per month
- 2.5%: £3,346 upfront, £125 per month
- 5%: £6,693 upfront, £250 per month
- 10%: £13,386 upfront, £480 per month
The initial payment covers all costs up to 30 June 2026, with monthly training fees beginning on 1 July 2026.
As always, it is worth confirming the finer details directly with Pompey – including how long the syndicate term runs and what is included in owners’ raceday benefits – but this looks pitched as a premium, high‑upside prospect with a proven family and a top‑class training setup behind him.
If you like the idea of following a full brother to an unbeaten, Royal Ascot‑bound colt from day one, this Pompey Ventures Starspangledbanner x Privacy Order colt looks a very intriguing way to do it.
