AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP OF RACEHORSES IN
AUSTRALIA
LATEST UPDATE
MARCH 2025
Dear owners and friends,
In today's edition:
General horse updates
Importance of spelling well
Respecting Jockeys and Trainers
As you will see from the individual reports racing is just around the corner, Woo Hoo.... I can honestly say that ALL our horses look in outstanding order. This is a result of excellent spelling conditions with the weather and lush grass. Plus, the fantastic attention to detail given by the staff at Thenford Farm, under the supervision of Will Forrester.
Not all horses spell well, including not putting on sufficient weight (not letting down) or looking dull in their coat. As for why horses don't let down well can be a mystery despite all the checks made on their welfare.
During pre-training what i like the most is that every horse is treated as an individual and specific training given to suit their needs. Eg more or less time under saddle, treadmill or water walker. Will has a very keen eye and determines very quickly as to what the horse needs in order to give them their best opportunities once back in the stable.
I would also like to quickly bring attention to the darker side of racing and the criticism that is rife in the industry targeting jockeys and trainers. Discussions at Rosehill with several trainers and jockeys brought light to the number of vile messages and threats, on many platforms when punters have obviously lost money. To me this is totally unacceptable...... We all know the variables involved in winning a race. Everything has to go your way and everyone has a bad day here and there.
Trainers and jockeys who cover thousands of miles, all hours of the day and night are striving for success too, for all owners.
Please keep the Equicom spirit the way it is and maintain our levels of understanding, support and appreciation.
Final note, good luck to the owners in the horse offered by our friend a few months ago, Galway Fyler, 3yo, Unraced (name Boston Flyer N/A) he's had 2 sound trials under Team Waller and having a 5/6 weeks spell.
Previous Equicom horses in foal: All due around September 2025.
Mrs. Bigglesworth (Mum) - in foal to, Artorius (Dad)
Lady Brulee - in foal to, Wild Ruler
Honey Blossom - in foal to, In The Congo
Current foals on the ground:
Cosmic Force x (Honey Blossom) Yearling (18 months old) - Currently being educated by Will.
Brutal x (Honey Blossom) Weanling (6 months old) - Weaned off mum now and standing on his own 4 feet.
Brief Horse Updates: Further to regular, individual owner WhatsApp messages.
Flying Crazy Inglis 6yo Gelding 🤪 trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill - Summary: 34-5:1:5 Prizemoney incl. Bonus: $635,840
Crazy spelled well after his virus, that kept his last preparation short (2 runs) last time in. He is set for his second trial on Monday at Rosehill. Then hopefully to the races.
Altair I AM - MM 4yo Gelding ✨ trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill - Summary: 7-1:2:0 Prizemoney: $71,250
Altair is back in pre training and has really strenghthened up. We had some osteo work done on him which has really freed him up in his movements. Spending a bit more time on the treadmill rather that under saddle to help to cause.
Allapercanto (Swifty) 🐴 - Inglis 4yo Filly - Trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill- Summary: 14-3:2:4 Prizemoney: $139,900
Swifty a prime example of a horse that didnt spell well last time in, however she looks an absolute picture of health right now. Due back to Rosehill later in the week i am very confident Team Hawkes will like what they see and have plenty to work with.
Lady Savannah - MM 3yo Filly - Trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill - Summary: 5-1:0:0 Prizemoney: $35,725
Lady Sav has settled back in to the stables at Rosehill and is a consumate pro. Shes put on great condition and size to compliment her mental and physical ability moving forward. Approx 2/3 weeks off a trial.
Adeel It's a Steal (Dundeel x Stroak) - 3yo gelding Trained by Team Hawkes - Unraced
Adeel is set to trial on Monday at Rosehill. He's had a couple of very pleasing jump outs at home in readiness. Time has been his friend as he's now more mature and furnished well, there's more to come but expected to make the track in the coming weeks.
Regards,
Bish
Director
Equicom Syndications
WHY EQUICOM?
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Trading under AFSL
Regular communications
Low admin fees $5.00 per week
No commissions on purchase
Heavily subsidised events
Consolidated invoices - 1 invoice per month
Transparency of costs to 3rd parties
Fighting to keep focus on our horse
Race day tickets made available
WhatsApp used for all weekly updates
Stable visits made available
100% honesty
Industry education
Ties and scarf for all owners
Assistance always available
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Our experience on both sides of the fence enables us to give you honest and upfront communication as to where your horse is at and what the plans are moving forward. You will never be left asking questions
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A fun and warm environment bringing family, friends and colleagues together to enjoy the exhilarating rush of racehorse ownership
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WHY DO SYNDICATONS EXIST?
Owning and racing horses can be an exciting and rewarding experience with huge upside potential if done correctly. As with any investment, it is important to understand what is involved in maintaining your asset (your horse(s)) and the associated risks so you can make informed decisions. A popular way to stay informed and have the management of horses provided as a service is by engaging a reputable Syndicate to assist you with realizing your goal of horse ownership.
A Syndicate is where a group of investors all own a share percentage of a horse and split the fees associated with the horse accordingly. For example, a horse syndicated for $100,000 with 40 x 2.5% ownership per participant of the syndicate would incur individual costs to approx. $32 per week (based on 7 months in training and 5 spelling with Metropolitan trainer), per participant. Lower with a trainer based in provincial or country locations.
THE ROLE OF EQUICOM IN A SYNDICATED HORSE
Equicom acts as a focal point for the organization and management of all the horses’ requirements throughout the duration of the arrangement. Our duties encompass the following areas of development and management of the horse;
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Utilizing research and a deep understanding of horse breeding along with the experience of experts to ensure that only individually inspected (at stud and sales) horses of high quality and promise are selected at the right price.
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Eases management pressures on trainers allowing them to develop the horse in the most efficient way and do what they do best……be the trainer.
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Management of all administration and invoicing responsibilities. Invoices are consolidated into one monthly invoice to ensure simplicity, transparency, and ease.
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Create accountability for all 3rd parties involved to ensure all work is invoiced and conducted at appropriate industry costs and to the expected, highest standard.
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Equicom also acts as a focal point for communication of the horses’ whereabouts, its condition, and any other interesting updates regarding the development/upkeep of the horse.
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Provide regular stable and farm visits to the horse, a strong connection to your horse not only as a financial investment but as a genuine interest is important to us too. This is why after career care is very important to us and we ensure the horse is found a suitable home post-career.
Through this framework we seek to create an environment around the investment that removes all doubts and concerns that may arise and if you do we have provided the appropriate pathways to communicate and resolve these concerns.
Prize money updates - NSW
From September 2018 minimum prizemoney for Saturday metropolitan races increased by $25,000 to $125,000 per race, which headlines the increases summarised below.
Metropolitan Saturdays $125,000
Metropolitan Midweek $50,000
Metropolitan Public Holiday $60,000
TAB Highways $75,000
Provincial $35,000
Country TAB $22,000
Race Type Minimum Prizemoney from 1 September 2018
Group 3 Races $160,000
Listed Races $140,000
The majority of the increase in prize money will be on horses finishing fourth to tenth in races bolstering returns to connections of the horses not finishing in the top three.
Group 1 races and feature races like the Everest run into the millions.
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