An exciting opportunity for you to own a share in The Red House’s racehorse
Lloyd Turner, owner of The Red House since 2009, and general manager Jon Swann have been talking to renowned local Racehorse Trainer Charlie Hills (a regular at the pub) about the potential for a Red House Pub Racehorse for some time. Charlie recently called Lloyd to say that he had a very nice colt that might fit the bill.
Lloyd visited Charlie’s yard and was immediately impressed by the young horse, noting the similarity between him and his father, Galileo Gold, who Hugo Palmer trained for Al Shaqab. Galileo Gold won the Vintage Stakes (Gr 2) at Glorious Goodwood and as a three year old he won the 2000 Guineas (Gr 1) and the St James’s Palace Stakes (Gr 1).
The two year old colt filled the brief perfectly. His name has now been registered as Marsh Benham - locals at The Red House need no explanation – and he is an absolute stunner. Charlie couldn’t be happier with his progress to date.
All being well, Charlie hopes to have Marsh Benham (MB to his friends!) ready to make his debut towards the middle of May, like his father did before him; Galileo Gold finished second at York on his debut before winning his next 3 races. Here’s hoping that MB can do the same!
This is an opportunity for you to be part of Marsh Benham’s success story!
Race Dates
Marsh Benham will be running as early as May and June (details to follow) and is also entered in the following sales races:
19th August 2021
The Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes at York
9th September 2021
The Weatherbys Scientific £200,000 2yo Stakes at Doncaster
The Joys of Racehorse Ownership
It’s not just the potential of financial rewards, it’s the thrill of watching your horse run in a race – it’s like nothing else – imagine the pride and excitement you will feel in those breath-taking moments as Marsh Benham thunders around the track, hopefully at the front, at Newbury, Windsor or even Ascot!
Shares are limited to 25, so act quickly!
Charles Hills & Faringdon Place
As part of the Hills dynasty created by his father Barry, Charlie has spent his entire life immersed in horse racing. Less than two years after taking the helm at Faringdon Place, Charlie trained his first classic winner when Just The Judge won the Irish 1,000 Guineas. She was swiftly followed by European Champion two year old filly and Breeders Cup winner Chriselliam. As well as the domestic Group 1’s Charlie has won Group 1 races in the USA, Canada Ireland and France – making his a truly international stable.
2021 will be Charlie’s 10th Season with a Licence – the first nine having produced 65 stakes race victories; 13 at Group 1, 3 European Champions, 2 Classic successes and a Breeders’ Cup Winner. He also holds the accolade of training Battaash – officially the fastest horse in the World.
The benefits of Syndicate Membership
The motivation and focus of The Red House Syndicate is to gather a group of like-minded pub folk to share the upas and downs, fun, frolics, excitement and drama of owning a quality Racehorse, trained locally by one of the best.
To ensure shareholders are closely involved and feel part of the experience we will:
• Provide regular Trainers’ reports on MB’s progress and development; including training updates, proposed races and strategy, and other behind the scenes yard action
• Invite shareholders to mornings at the yard to meet Charlie and Marsh Benham, and to enjoy the amazing sight of the morning gallops
• Host a number of lunches at The Red House so that the shareholders can meet each other, and the team from Charlie’s Yard. Charlie will bring MB to the first lunch so that all can meet him – a perfect photo opportunity! Hopefully this will be able to take place in late April. We’ll also host an end of season lunch in October for an “end of term report”.
• Where possible, invite shareholders to the race meets that MB runs in – including access to Owners and Trainers facilities
About the syndicate
The Red House Syndicate consists of 25 shares at a cost of only £3,000 plus VAT per share and shares will be sold on a first come first served basis, limited to one share per individual.
Unlike some other Racing Clubs/Syndicates we will not charge shareholders any additional management fees, we do not take an overage on any prize money won or on a sale price, we will refund all VAT money if, as and when it is received from HMRC.
The price per share of £3,000 plus VAT includes purchase price and agent’s commission. All training fees, vet fees, transport and race entry fees for 2021 and sale expenses, as a one-off payment. No additional shareholders fees will be due in 2021.
Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions
here.
Summary
The Horse: Galileo Gold ex Zelie Martin – 2019 Chestnut Colt
Cost: £25.000
No of Shares: 25
Cost per Share: £3,000 plus VAT
Trainer: Charlie Hills
Principal and Administrator: Lloyd Turner
Duration of Partnership: The Horse is to be sold by 31st March 2023, at the latest
2nd Year Cost (if applicable): £1,500 plus VAT – due 31st March 2022