Thoroughbred Racing Syndicates in Florida by Florida Equine Publications

Thoroughbred Racing Syndicates in Florida

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Thoroughbred Syndicates In Florida

With two major racetracks making Florida home, Gulfstream Park in South Florida and Tampa Bay Downs on the West Coast and training centers centralized in Ocala, Marion County, opportunities abound for new racehorse owners in Florida to watch their horses train and race.

Racing syndicates in Florida enhance the social experience as you follow your horse’s career in racing.

The experience also gives you a glimpse into your horse’s life after racing, with choices including joining the breeding ranks or entering another elite horse sport.

This guide showcases a variety of racehorse ownership models featuring Florida-bred racehorses, horses campaigned in Florida, horses purchased via the Ocala Breeders’ Sale and/or syndicates with a home-base in Florida.

We encourage investors to research each carefully to ensure you find the best match for your goals.

Florida Racing...

Florida-bred Top Knight

Original oil painting by Angie Draper located in the Florida Thoroughbred museum in Horse Capital of the World®, Ocala, Fla.

...State Incentives

No personal state income tax

No individual capital gains tax

Tax Exemptions on feed and animal health products (up to 7% savings)

Horses are exempt from sales tax when purchased from their original breeder

Florida’s greenbelt exemption provides property tax breaks for Florida horse farms

Incentive awards paid monthly

* Source: Florida Thoroughbred by Charlene Johnson

**Source: Florida Horse Racing Industry Economic Impact, Cummings Associates & Civic Economics

Ascent Thoroughbreds

We believe in Thoroughbred racing at the grassroots. We offer an affordable avenue to Thoroughbred racehorse ownership.

Founded - 2017

Contact Kirk Rovinsky

Address: 12830 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX

Phone: (214) 282-7980

Email: kirk@ascentthoroughbreds.com; Website: ascentthoroughbreds.com

Meta: ascentthoroughbreds; Instagram: @ascentthoroughbreds

Florida Connection

Ascent races at Gulfstream Park in Florida from December to April, along with racing in Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas and Oklahoma.

Expertise

- Kirk Rovinksy (managing partner) selects, develops and places horses into races. He has been involved in the industry for 30 years and has an old school reverence for the history of Thoroughbred racing.

- Danny Sorenson (strategic advisor) was mentored by legendary Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker. Sorenson has more than 16,000 starts since 1978 and earnings of $26,208,283.

- Scooter Dickey (trainer for Florida-based horses) has more than 7,500 wins over 48 years, with an 11% win percentage and a 34% in the money lifetime percentage.

Model

- Partnerships are formed throughout the year. Each partnership seeks 4-8 partners

- No management fee, no upcharging for horses, no travel expense, no administrative fees

- Purse earnings are distributed on a pro-rata basis

- Partnerships usually range from 3-8 months in duration. Partnerships are concluded when the horse is claimed, sold, or retired.

- Training expenses include training, veterinary, wellness and transportation fees and range from $3,000 – $4,000 per month depending on a number of factors including the number of racing starts in a given month, the training/racing location and the physical needs of the racehorse. A 20% partner is billed 20% of actual expenses – Example: $600 per month for a $3,000 training bill. Ascent invoices actual expenses bi-monthly

- Weekly conference calls and email newsletters update twice per week

Notable horses

Bold Shot, Point at Z Baby, Start a War, Twirling Cinnamon, Snoose Sas, Academy Bay, Cheyenne Blues, Priest N the Rabbi, Ship Disturber: $85,000 from nine races in 2017; Moon Gate Warrior: $132,000 more than 18 starts in 2017-2018

BBN Racing

A new standard in racing partnerships, BBN Racing combines the thrill and excitement of horse ownership, with trusted horsemen, financial discipline and risk management.

Founded - 2018

Contact

Braxton Lynch

Address: 613 Hutchison Road, Kentucky 40361

Phone : (859) 351-7034

Email: bbnracingteam@gmail.com

Meta: bbnracing; Instagram: @bbnracing

X: @bbnracingteam

Florida Connection

Some syndicate horses race in Florida at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs

Expertise

- Braxton Lynch (founding partner and racing manager): Grandparents owned the successful Christiana Stables

- Brian Klatsky (founding partner): more than 20 years of horse ownership and syndicate experience

- Brendan O’Brien (founding partner): more than 25 years of wealth management experience

- Bo Bromagen (bloodstock consultant): a decade of experience as a bloodstock agent

- Trainers: George ‘Rusty’ Arnold, a third generation horseman, ranked third among Keeneland’s all-time leading trainers, has won more than $83 million in purses, 1900+ wins, 17 G1 winners, top 40 all-time winningest trainer in Thoroughbred racing history and Victoria/Vicki Oliver, winner of more than 350 races, $22 million in purses, G1 winning trainer, stabled at Payson Park in Indiantown, Fla from December through March

Model

- Horses pass through stringent screening with full vet reports, biomechanical and cardiovascular measurements, DNA markers and a performance prediction algorithm

- Each BBN crop includes six to eight yearlings

- Purchases yearlings in the $50,000-$250,000 middle market range

Notable horses

The first five BBN crops reported $5 million in purse money won, 14 stakes wins, six graded stakes and a runner in the Kentucky Derby, Breeders’ Cup and Pegasus World Cup. Horses include Grade 1 winner Concrete Rose that sold for $1.95 million, a sales topper; stakes winner Sweet Cherry Pie; Grade 2 winner Trademark, Grade 3 winner Mo Stash

Blinkers On Racing Stable

Our motto, if you want to win more races, look for a partnership that wins more races.

Founded - 2004

Contact

Scott Sherwood

Address: 162 East Lane, Alamo, CA 94507

Phone: 1 (888) TO-RACENOW; (415) 518-7880

Email: info@blinkerson.com; Website: blinkerson.com, blog.blinkerson.com

Meta: blinkersonracingstable; X: @gate_to_wire: YouTube: @blinkersonracing;

Linkedin: blinkers-on-racing-stable

Florida Connection

Some syndicate horses race in Florida

Expertise

- Scott Sherwood (founder): Owned and operated a multi-million dollar retail sporting goods company for more than 25 years

- Mike Puype (trainer): 4,360 starts, 15% win rate, 14% second, 14% third, four G1 wins

- Mark Glatt (trainer): 6,935 starts, 15% win rate, 15% second, 13% third, one G1 win, one G2 win, one G3 win

Model

- Minimum buy into a horse is 5%. This investment covers purchase price, pro rata expenses from purchase date to the beginning of current quarter, pro rata share of estimated expenses for the current quarter, training, vet supplies and fees, vanning, blacksmith, legal, tax prep, mortality insurance and general liability insurance

- Horses are usually sold at 5% or 10% shares

- Blinkers On primarily purchases yearlings and 2-year-olds ranging from $75,000-$300,000

- Partners are billed quarterly in advance thereafter through a detailed statement. Usually estimated at $13,000-$5,000 or $650-$750 per quarter for a 5% interest

- Horse fee includes a mark-up based on the size/number of shares purchased

- Blinkers On collects 8% of purse earnings and 10% of profit if the horse is sold

Notable horses

Stakes winner Old Pal, millionaire/multiple Grade 1 winner/six stakes wins Turbulent Descent (sold), four-time stakes winner Red Outlaw (retired), three-time stakes winner Right Hand Man (retired), stakes winner/multiple graded stakes placed Steph Being Steph (sold) and stakes winner HidingInPlainSight (sold). More active horses listed on the website.

Bloom Racing Stable

A full service boutique racing partnership company

Founded - 2011

Contact

Jeffrey Bloom

Address: PO Box 168, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Phone: (760) 277-0926

Email: jeffrey@bloomracing.com; Website: bloomracing.com

Meta: Bloom-Racing-Stable; Instagram: @bloomracingstable

X: @bloomracing; YouTube: BloomRacing Linkedin: bloom-racing-stable-llc

Florida Connection

Syndicate and partnership horses race in Florida periodically

Expertise

- Jeffrey Bloom (founder/owner): professional jockey, racing manager, bloodstock agent, marketing/media relations consultant, broadcaster, board president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, on the Board of Trustees for the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

- Hannah Bloom (daughter, founder/owner): University of Arizona graduate in journalism and communication, currently serves as Communications Director

- Trainers: Steve Asmussen, Tom Amoss, Ignacio Correas, Peter Eurton, David Flores, John Kimmel, Doug O’Neill, a two time Kentucky Derby winning trainer and Lorne Richards

Model

We specialize in acquiring young racing prospects through public auction and private acquisition as well as our complementary breeding and pinhooking packages. We pride ourselves on providing real time communication and superior client services. Our horses’ care and welfare is second to none. We employ the industry’s best trainers, veterinarians and other related industry service providers.

Notable horses

Five-time Grade 1 winner and earner of more than $7.4 million Midnight Bisou, Grade 3-winner/twice Grade 1-placed Majestic City, Bette Davis, Bossy Diva and Chattalot.

Bona Venture Stables

Bona Venture Stables offers share-based horse racing partnerships. With Bona Venture Stables you can participate in the heart-pounding, pulse-racing thrill of professional ownership at a fraction of the total cost. We market as very competitive and small with hand picked runners.

Founded – 2005

Contact

Address: 32 Furlong St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (607) 368-1012

Email: dfcollin@bonaventurestables.com; Website: bonaventurestables.com/contact-us

Meta: BonaVentureStables/ X: @bonastables; YouTube: bonaventurestables

Florida Connection

Horses are purchased at OBS sales and trained at Eclipse Training Center in Ocala

Expertise

- Dan Collins (founder and manager) became involved in his first syndicate in 1996, purchased his first Thoroughbred in 1999.

- Sarah Collins (administrative manager) coordinates charitable organizations’ support including Belmont Child Care Association, Anna House, Race Track Chaplaincy, B.E.S.T. and Take 2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program

- George Weaver (trainer) Florida based, previously foreman and assistant trainer to Hall of Famer D Wayne Lukas and Todd Pletcher, established his own public stable in 2002

- Steve Venosa (bloodstock advisor and farm trainer) with 30+ years experience breaking, training and pinkhooking, 15+ years advising at Bona Venture, former assistant to the late J.J. Crupi of Crupi’s New Castle Farm

Model

- Purchases mid-market 2-year-olds

- Small operation, max two to three new 2-year-olds each year, with usually 8-10 horses in the barn at a time. New 2-year-old purchases are trained at the Eclipse Training Center in Ocala

- Typically eight full shares at 10% each (sometimes a half share can be purchased) in each racing opportunity and management always purchases a minimum of two shares in each LLC

- On average, a full share ranges between $15,000-$20,000, with half shares being between $7,500-$10,000. Around $480 per month for maintenance, not including vet or transportation which is billed quarterly. Preferred minimum commitment of two years

Notable horses

Swift Magic, by Good Samaritan (Grade 2 winner, twice third in Grade 1’s, won/placed in eight graded stakes. Syndicate is consistently a top 50 earner since 2005.

n Adopt a Thoroughbred

Let us find your next horse for a second career in a variety of horse sports.

n Join the Mission

Support retired Thoroughbred programs by sponsoring a horse, fundraising or volunteering.

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Photo by Sally Moehring

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Bond Racing Stables

As a partner in Bond Racing, you are one of a small number of people in each horse, allowing you to experience race horse ownership at an intimate level. This grants you access to the winner’s circle, the paddock, morning workouts and the backstretch. The Bonds retain the majority ownership of each horse so they truly are a partner.

Founded - 1976

Contact

James and Tina Bond

Address: 290 County Route 75, Mechanicville, NY 12118

Phone: (518) 664-0007 office

James Bond-cell (516) 446-0220; Tina Bond-cell (772) 285-4328

Email: tina@jamesbondracing.com; Website: jamesbondracing.com

Meta: bondracingstable; YouTube: Bond Racing; Instagram: @bondracingstable; X: @bondracing7

Florida Connection

Races all over the United States including Florida, plus Canada and overseas

Expertise

- Jim Bond (head trainer, president, chief executive officer) won more than 1,200 races, multiple graded stakes winning trainer, named New York trainer of the year five times

- Tina Bond (chief operations officer, managing partner) president of New York Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association

- Kevin Bond (trainer) has been working the stables since 2009

Model

- Offers services such as training, breaking, bloodstock, conformation analysis, appraisals, portfolio and racing stable management, pedigree analysis, foaling, lay ups, vanning and retraining for second careers

- Has a selection of yearlings and 2-year-olds that can be bought at shares of 10%, ranging from $5,000-$35,000

Notable horses

Tizway (multiple Grade 1/Grade 2 winner), Behrens (multiple Grade 1/Grade 2 winner), Buddha (Grade 1 winner), Will’s Way (multiple Grade 1 winner), Rinaldi (Grade 2 winner), Mongoose (Grade 1 winner).

Brilliant Racing Partnership

We make horse ownership fun, interactive and affordable and you may collect a few winner’s circle photos along the way. This is your opportunity to join a horse racing partnership that strives to be brilliant on every level. At Brilliant Racing, we will put ourselves in position to succeed, enjoy the journey and make some amazing memories along the way.

Founded - 2017

Contact

Brandon Stauble/Natalie Gil

Address: 225 Clover Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

Phone: (502) 890-1260

Email: brilliantracing@gmail.com; Website: brillianthorseracing.com/contact-us

Meta: brilliantracing: Instagram: @brilliantracing; X: @brilliantracin1

Florida Connection

Races at Gulfstream Park

Expertise

- Brandon Stauble (managing partner) Apprentice to Bruno De Julio at Churchill Downs, also runs Stauble Thoroughbreds LLC, a bloodstock purchasing and managing company

- Natalie Gil (managing partner) 25+ years working with horses

- Michelle Lovell (trainer) 17% wins in career stats, accomplished trainer and jockey Greg Foley (trainer): 1500+ wins (16%), has started two horses in the Kentucky Derby

Model

- Units are offered in $3,000 increments, which will cover financial commitment for at least 15 months

- Horses are based in Kentucky the majority of the year

- Horse are purchased in the $30,000-$100,000 range

- Average monthly fees before splits are $3,500 per yearling, meaning roughly $24,500 by the time a horse gets to the track

Notable horses

Yes It’s Ginger (multiple stakes winner, $325,000+ from 23 starts), Eskenforit and Carmel Crush

C2 Racing Stable

Florida-bred Mystic Lake

Charles Town Oaks

Adianez Acosta Photo

C2 Racing Stable

One purpose in mind, running the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby

Founded - 2021

Contact

Clint or Mark Cornett

Address: 3131 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Phone: (214) 850-2796

Email: ccornett@c2racingstable.com; Website: c2racingstable.com/ Meta: brilliantracing; Instagram: @c2racingstable; X: @c2racingstable

Florida Connections

Races at Gulfstream Park; half of the partnership is based out of Naples, Fla; current runners Mystic Lake and Mish running under their ownership

Expertise

- Clint Cornett (owner/managing partner): 28+ years as an entrepreneur

- Mark Cornett (owner, racing manager, bloodstock agent): 28+ years of experience managing bloodstock and ownership, he owned Breeders’ cup winning Florida-bred Dubai Majesty

Model

Clint formed C2 Racing Stable with one purpose in mind, the Kentucky Derby. Mark’s passion for horse racing, his focused approach and gut instinct to strike at the right moment has yielded positive results while selecting horses for their program.

Notable horses

- Since 2000, the Cornett’s have posted some staggering numbers for themselves and their respective clients without spending recklessly or campaigning a huge stable. The Cornetts and their clients have compiled 119 stakes wins with horses that were purchased privately, which includes 18 Grade 1 wins, 44 graded stakes wins along with a total of 86 graded stakes placings.

- C2 Racing Stable hit the ground running in 2021 with the private purchase of White Abarrio, who won the 2022 Holy Bull (G3), Curlin Florida Derby (G1), 2023 Whitney (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).

- Florida-bred Mish, winner of the NYRABETS Sprint at Tampa Bay Downs and graded stakes-placed in the Grade 3 Steve Sexton Mile.

- Florida-bred Mystic Lake, winner of the Grade 2 Charles Town Oaks, Grade 3 Miss Preakness, Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies and Gasparilla

Caliente Thoroughbreds

Welcome to our home of Thoroughbred racehorses, where a passion for excellence meets unparalleled quality. We breed, train and offer the best racehorses, guaranteeing exceptional performance in each competition.

Founded - 2024

Contact Saúl V. Márquez

Phone: (310) 447-1023

E-mail: smarquez@calientesales.com

Website: calientesales.com

Florida Connection

Has a farm in the Ocala area, purchases and sells horses at OBS

Expertise

With years of experience in the equine industry, our team is comprised of passionate and dedicated experts who are renowned for their knowledge, work ethic and love for horses. From selecting stallions and mares to training and preparing for sale, every step of our process is backed by decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Marquez family has been a part of Caliente’s storied history—as well as California tracks—for several generations.

Model

Discover our selection of top-level Thoroughbred racehorses. Bred and trained for success on the world’s most prestigious racetracks

At Caliente Thoroughbred’s, we believe in transparency, integrity and a commitment to the welfare of our horses. We strive to build strong and long-lasting relationships with our customers, based on mutual trust and respect for the animal. Every horse that leaves our facility carries with it the seal of quality and dedication that distinguishes us in the industry.

Whether you are an experienced breeder, an owner looking for your next champion, or simply a horse lover interested in learning more about our passion and our work, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Notable horses

Chancer McPatrick, winner of the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes and G1 Champagne Stakes and Fully Subscribed

Topped All Regional Breeding States by

•Combined Breeder, Stallion and Open-Race Owner Awards,

•Starters, Starts, WINS,

•Open Stakes Wins and

•GRADED STAKES WINS

Equine Speed is a Major Florida Export

*Except Kentucky

CSLR Racing Partnership

A partnership of co-workers and family, they believe in having fun while enjoying the horses at the races.

Founded - 2021

Contact

Bill Childs and Alex Childs

Address: 8108 Hallmark Dr., North Richland Hills, TX 76182

Clayton Lamb

Address: PO Box 164812, Ft Worth, TX 76161

Phone: 432-352-6268

Email: clay@awresourcesllc.com

Florida Connection

Purchases Florida-breds, runs at Gulfstream Park, purchases at OBS

Expertise

George William ‘Bill’ Childs has been in the Quarter Horse business for years buying and racing. He partnered with his son, some friends and co-workers to lead the partnership.

Model

Partnering with friends and family to purchase race ready Thoroughbreds.

Notable horses

In their first season racing, the partners campaigned Florida-bred Awesome Strong (Awesome Slew), whom they purchased for $500,000 at the Fasig-Tipton May Digital Sale in 2022 following his six-length debut victory at Gulfstream Park. The colt went on to sweep the Florida Sire Stakes and was named FTBOA 2-year-old champion of 2022. At the OBS March 2023 sale, they purchased a Niall Brennan-consigned Justify for $700,000.

CSLR Racing Partnership

Ryan Thompson Photo

Centennial Farms –Thoroughbred Racing Partnerships

Centennial Farms has more than 30 years experience operating elite Thoroughbred racing partnerships.

Founded - 1982

Contact

Donald V. Little/Peter Horvitz

Address: 8 Enon St., Beverly, MA 01915

Phone: (888) 606-7223, (978) 969-0241

Email: info@centennialfarms.com; Website: centennialfarms.com

Meta: CentennialFarmsRacing; Instagram: @centennial_farm; X: @centennial_farm

Florida Connection

Centennial Farms is based on the East Coast year-round, with horses stabled in Florida beginning in the fall and lasting into the spring. Throughout the elite winter months, our runners can be found in the entries and winner’s circles at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. Current offerings include a Florida-bred colt by Not This Time, bred by Wind Hill Farm, as part of the 2024 Commonwealth, LLC.

Expertise

- Donald V. Little Jr. (president/co owner) has had a lifelong involvement with Thoroughbreds, world class international competitive polo player, vice president for the Belmont Child Care Association, Board of the Wenham Museum Equestrian History committee

- Peter Horvitz (co owner) 25+ years as an investor, retired president/CEO/owner of newspaper companies

- Margaret O’Meara (co owner)

- Dr Stephen Carr (racing manager): is a veterinarian who treated Secretariat, helps negotiate sales and broodmare prospects

- Trainers: Paula Parsons (yearlings), Jimmy Jerkens, Todd Pletcher and Brendan Walsh

Model

- Call to learn more about their racing program. In its 42-year history, Centennial Farms horses have won or placed in more than 148 graded stakes races with total purse earnings in excess of $26 million.

- Champions exemplify the quality of Centennial Farms’ approach to racehorse ownership. Using this approach has proven itself.

Notable horses

Corinthian, 2007 Breeders Cup Mile winner and Eclipse finalist; Lil’s Lad, 1998 Fountain of Youth winner; Rubiano, 1992 Eclipse Award Sprint Champion; Colonial Affair, 1993 Belmont Stakes and 1994 Whitney and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner; Wicked Strong, 2014 Wood Memorial and Jim Dandy winner; Unified, 2016 Bay Shore and Peter Pan and 2017 Gulfstream Sprint winner; and Preservationist, 2019 Suburban and Woodward winner.

Dare to Dream

Small to large partnerships with horses claimed, from public and private sales

Founded - 2002

Contact

Address: 6615 Grand Ave, Suite B-310, Gurnee, IL 60031

Phone: (847) 951-7223

Email: info@daretodreamstable.com

Website: daretodreamstable.com/horse-racing-partnerships/current-partnerships

Meta: DTDSTABLE; X: @dtdstable; YouTube: daretodreamstable

Linkedin:dare-to-dream-stable

Florida Connection

Races at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs, purchases horses at OBS

Expertise

- Michael and Allen Faber (managing partner): 20+ year of Thoroughbred experience

- Trainers Michael Stidham, Alexis Claire, Christopher Davis, Rodolphe Brisset, Bret Calhoun, Danny Werre and Brian Koriner

Model

- No ongoing management fees, markup on training, vet bills, or medications

- Horses are acquired via auction, private purchase, or claim box, 2-year-olds or yearlings only

- If profit is made in excess of a three month expense reserve, excess cash is distributed

- Managing partners are allowed a bonus in the form of a percentage of purse money instead of charging monthly management fees

- Partnerships generally have five to 20 members

- Up to 1% of all purse money goes to track charities, organizations for retired race horses, backstretch workers, injured and disabled jockeys or exercise riders

- 4% interest typically ranges from $1,000-$5,000

Notable horses

- Florida-bred Nicole’s Dream, with a record of 24-8-4 out of 53 starts, the mare amassed $826,454 in earnings and is a multiple stakes winner.

- Millionaire Spiced Perfection won the Grade 1 La Brea Stakes, G1 Madison Stakes, G2 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes and the G3 Go for Wand Handicap

- Jockamo’s Song is a multiple stakes winner of $398,379

- Flower Spell is graded stakes placed with a second in the G3 Chicago Handicap

Dream Maker Racing

New York-based syndicate program with shares from 3% to 45%

Founded - 2011

Contact

Tom Gallo

Address: 73 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (518) 587-5550

Email: dmr@dreammakerracing.com; Website: dreammakerracing.com

Meta: DreamMakerRacing; Instagram: @dreammakerracing ; X: @winwithdmr

TikTok: @dream.maker.racing; LinkedIn: tom-gallo-7075961a

YouTube: DreamMakerRacing

Florida Connection

Races at Gulfstream Park

Expertise

Tom Gallo (President and CEO)

Team has combined experience of 60+ years

Model

- Bi-weekly email updates and a weekly newsletter

- Annual regional meetings for those outside of New York

- Smallest share is 3%, largest share is 45%

- Maintenance expenses are billed at the beginning of the expense year and there are quarterly statements

- Net purse earnings are distributed every quarter

- Typical partnership length is two years

Notable horses

Horses have included Kid Billy and Nolita

Eddie Woods Stables

Horses are purchased from the Ocala Breeders’ Sales and run in Florida

Founded - 2002

Contact

Eddie Woods

Address: 14840 FL-40, Ocala, FL 34481

Phone: (352) 427-9995, (352) 489-8915

Website: eddiewoods.com

Meta: EddieWoodsStables; X: @eddiewoods2yos

Florida Connection

Based in Ocala, Fla, horses race at Gulfstream Park, horses purchased at OBS

Expertise

- Eddie Woods (owner): trainer of multiple Grade 1 winners, named leading consignor of North American Grade 1 winners in 2002, notable accolades from Hall of Fame trainer

Bill Mott

- Bill Russel (vet)

- Saul Miranda (trainer)

- Sandra Moof (office manager)

- Andrew Fernung (sales coordinator)

- Oscar (good luck mascot)

Model

- Horses are purchased to race

Notable horses

Big Brown (winner of the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby and G1 Preakness

Stakes, Eclipse champion), Lady Eli (five-time Grade 1 winner), Left Bank (Eclipse champion), Midnite Lute (Dual Eclipse champion, breeders’ Cup Sprint champion) and a very long continued list of graded winners on the website

Oscar

Good Luck Mascot

Hibiscus Stables - Florida Claiming Partnership

A claiming partnership is for those that have an interest in instant immediate action. A claimed horse can be running back as quickly as a few weeks for the new partners.

Founded - 2003 by three long-time friends who share a passion for Thoroughbred racing, winning and excellence.

Contact Mike Oliveto, Doris Ann Hayes, Al Schwab

Address: Hibiscus Stables, 31 Thunder Lake Rd., Wilton, CT 06897

Phone: 1 (877) 947-3294; 1 (877) WIRE-2-WIRE

Email: partners@hibiscusstables.com; info@hibiscusstables.com

Florida Connection

Races in Florida - Horse are claimed at Gulfstream Park and raced back, unless strategically need to ship. Additional ownership partnerships for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds in Florida or Florida-bred.

Expertise

- Steve Klesaris (advise, train and sometimes partner) is a lifelong horseman who grew up on the backstretch as the son of trainer Peter Klesaris. He has campaigned Grade 1 winners Sky Diva and Mani Bhavan along with numerous other Grade 2 and Grade 3 winners. He conditioned Breeders’ Cup runner up Miraculous Miss and Breeders’ Cup third place finisher Sky Diva. He has earned more than $53M in his career. He has a string at Gulfstream Park in Florida. He is Hibiscus Stables’ primary trainer of 2-year-olds and partners with Hibiscus with most horses.

Model

- Hibiscus Stables assembles the claiming partnership. When the partnership fills we notify the trainer. He and Hibiscus Stables scour the entries each day looking for ideal claiming candidates. We drop a claim ticket only on horses that we believe are the best candidates. Upon successful claims we run the horse back in future races with an eye toward purse generation. Partners are kept updated every step of the way.

- Partnership limited to ten shares at $3,500 each (10 x $3,500 = $35,000 claiming price) Training estimated $375 per month per share (partner pays his share of actual expenses)

Notable horses

- Winners of more than $200,000 include Salt Water Reign and Furyofthehorsemen.

- Winners of more than $150,000 include La Bella Valeria and Your Time Is Up.

- Winners of more than $100,000 include Iron Curtain, Royally Blue, Givetheman a Cigar and William Thomas.

- Florida-bred, Florida sired recent/current runners include Kaz’ Rose by Brethren and Lace Curtain by Khozan. Currently running at Gulfstream Park is Miss Delicious, winner of $99,455.

Hidden Brook Racing Partnerships

Breeding and sales operation offers opportunities for partnerships

Founded - 2019

Contact:

Mark Roberts, Dan Hall

Address: 1770 Winchester Rd., Paris, KY 40361 or 19433 NE 17th Place, Williston, FL 32696

Phone: (859) 988-9377; Roberts (352) 812-6724; Hall (859) 621-0526

Website: hiddenbrookfarmky.com/partnerships

Meta: hiddenbrookfarmky

Instagram: @hiddenbrookfarmky; X: @hiddenbrookky

YouTube: @hiddenbrookfarm1818

Florida Connection

There is a Hidden Brook Florida branch

Expertise

- Dan Hall (partner): danhall@hiddenbrookfarmky.com

- Kelly Hurley (equine administrator)

- Ken Ball (office manager): ken@hiddenbrookfarmky.com, 859-988-9377

- Bryan Cross (bloodstock services/client relations): bryan@hiddenbrookfarmky.com, 859-361-9027

- Kevin Latta (partner)

- Mark Roberts (partner/hidden brook FL): mark@hiddenbrookfarmky.com

- Jack Brothers (partner)

- Sergio de Sousa (managing partner)

Model

- Hidden Brook sells at all the major yearling and 2-year-old bloodstock sales in North America

Notable horses

Jaywalk (Breeder’s Cup and Eclipse champion), Nay Lady Nay, Sail By, Eve of War, Glorious Hour, Big Brown and many more

HorseOlogy

Florida-bred Joey Muscles

Lauren King Photo

HorseOlogy

HorseOlogy delivers exceptional services to Thoroughbred owners by providing focused individualized care and training for their Thoroughbreds. Our array of services throughout the industry and the opportunity for owners to be involved at any level creates the most satisfying ownership experience for HorseOlogy clients.

Founded - 2022

Contact

Jena Antonucci and Katie Miranda

Address: Based at Paul Bulmahn’s GoldMark Farm, 5290 NW 130th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482

Phone: (855) 567-7437

Email: info@horseologyinc.com; Website: horseologyinc.com

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Florida-Connections

Ocala, Fla-based operation; races at Gulfstream Park; purchases some syndicate/ partnership prospects out of OBS; raises some horses in Florida

Expertise

- Jena Antonucci (co owner and trainer) pinhooks, breeds, rehabs and advises clients, jena@horseologyinc.com; first woman trainer to win a Classic race, the Belmont Stakes

- Katie Miranda (co-owner) katie@horseologyinc.com; generational horsewoman with decades of management, horse training and racing experience

- Betsy Hathcock (trainer and general manager): experience managing and organizing barns, has a degree in animal and veterinary science and equine business and management

Model

- No monthly bills, exclusive visits and events comes with membership

- Rehoming and retirement is offered

- Pinhooking, developing and training, bloodstock advising

Notable horses

Current runner Florida-bred Whatintheliteral has won $118,379 in seven starts. Florida-bred Joey Muscles is currently at the racetrack

Horseplayers Racing Club, LLC

Fun and practical horse racing partnerships for the everyday horseplayer. We are committed to bringing you a rewarding race horse ownership experience.

Founded - 2007

Contact

Address: 17701 108th Ave. SE, Suite 219, Renton, WA 98055

Phone: (253) 921-1700

Email: scott@horseplayersracingclub.com; Website: horseplayersracingclub.com

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Florida Connection

Offers horse racing partnerships, breeding partnerships and pinhooking partnerships in Florida and races at Gulfstream Park

Expertise

- Scott Gruender (president/managing partner) wrote “Jockey: the Rider’s Life in American Thoroughbred Racing,” veteran handicapper

- Debbie Gruender (office manager)

- Trainers Justin Jeansonne, Ed Moger Jr, Jeff Metz, Brian Williamson, Tim McCanna, Sam Breaux and Danny Pish

Model

– Our value-based approach does produce some stakes horses and higher earners at bargain prices compared to the five and six figure buy-ins from some other partnership groups.

- Sometimes two or more horses are packaged together to spread the risk and increase racing action for the buyers; No mark up on horse prices; Monthly assessment fees only if partnership account funds are lacking

- Frequent updates detailing training, workouts, entries, results/summaries and financial reports

- Mainly $200-$500 range for 2% ownership share, includes a few months of pre-paid training expenses. Monthly expenses typically range between $1,200-$2,800, then % shares are priced from that.

Notable horses

A few of our top earners include Appealing Resume, who initially cost HRC partners $50/share, $254,000 in career earnings; Oh Baby Oh Baby, $125/share, $254,652 stakes winner; Glamoride, $125/share, $140,000 in earnings and multiple stakes-placed; Winter Warlock, homebred at no cost for the $35/share mare owners paid, $110,000 stakes winner.

ABOUT ABO UT

BREEDING

Shooting Star Thoroughbreds is a vertically integrated thoroughbred entity that specializes in early racehorse development. We offer bloodstock solutions, breeding, weanling management, yearling advancement, training, racing memberships and other thoroughbred services. With over 40 years of proven success and expert racehorse development we have grown into a full-service thoroughbred business. Graduates of our program have advanced to become some of the most competitive racehorses that have performed at the highest level of racing across the industry’s most celebrated racetracks!

RACING

Equipped with decades of breeding expertise, Shooting Star reignited their desire to form a broodmare division in support of their Champion colt Chance It! The burgeoning broodmare division began in 2022 and is located at Oak Glen Farm in north central Florida. Chance It’s offspring have already been lauded by industry professionals and we are very excited about their racing futures commencing in 2025.

Our Racing Membership offering began in 2019. The Membership affords the access and opportunity of ownership at a reasonable price point and engages individuals with a curious racehorse interest to make their ownership dream become reality. Experiencing the thrill and excitement of ownership and the ability to share those moments within a like-minded racing community is the cornerstone of this vision.

MARY LIGHTNER Founder & Managing Partner

Mary is a Stakes Winning & Multiple Stakes Placed licensed trainer from an esteemed, longstanding thoroughbred family. Developing and advancing thoroughbreds to their full potential is a vocation that Mary finds both gratifying and rewarding. She has also served as Director of the FTBOA.

LISA GOODIN Managing Partner

Lisa executes the operational business strategy and racing membership sales to help maximize the stable’s efficiencies and productivity. As a thoroughbred owner and passionate racing enthusiast, Lisa is inspired by the competitive landscape that the horse racing business offers.

“The sport needs more fans.”

A very straightforward observation in response to the recent waning popularity of horse racing in America. This observation fueled Mary and Lisa to create Shooting Star Thoroughbreds racing memberships in 2019 to attract new and existing horse racing enthusiasts to the opportunity of actually owning their own thoroughbreds, at a fraction of the cost.

MICHAEL “MIKE” LIGHTNER Advisor & Bloodstock Agent

Michael is a highly respected bloodstock agent renowned for his expertise in handpicking thoroughbreds like Northern Afleet. His broad industry knowledge informs his insightful counsel critical for assembling and raising the most promising thoroughbred prospects.

Great fortune was bestowed upon Shooting Star and it’s racing Members with Graded Stakes Placed and Multiple Stakes winner Chance It! Declared the 2-year-old Florida Champion Colt winning both the FSS In Reality Stakes and the FSS Dr. Fager Stakes, Chance It raced from ages 2 to 4, won at distances from 6 furlongs to over 1 mile and amassed $583,330 in career earnings! He became a stallion in 2022.

BREEDING BREEDING

Even as a young horse on the farm Chance It was bright, intelligent and precocious. He was a great student that possessed the talent and personality it takes to make a great racehorse. His mind was as impressive as his physical presence— balanced, strong with superior ability. It was no surprise that he won his maiden race by 9 lengths! His amazing ride would continue in multiple Stakes and Graded Stakes competition over the next three years! His successful career on the track made him an ideal candidate to build on that success off the track as a stallion. And as a stallion he’s already turning industry heads with his larger than life offspring. The foals look ready to run and we’re excited to see his 2-year-olds perform in 2025!

Chance It winning the FSS In Reality Stakes in hand by 7 1/4 lengths

AUGUST 3, 2019

CAREER EARNINGS

$583,330!

AUGUST 31, 2019

28,

Chance It’s freshman 2-year-old crop hit the track running in 2025

Mike leads Edrei’s foal out into the paddock after morning feeding at Oak Glen Farm.

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RACING RACING

“Shooting Star has made my dream of racehorse ownership come true! Mary and Lisa are amazingly knowledgeable. The camaraderie of the members group is incredibly enjoyable! Watching these magnificent 2-year-olds grow, develop and attain their full potential is an indescribable thrill. Come join us in the fun and excitement! I’m having the time of my life!”

“

DEBBIE A.

LOYAL MEMBER

Oak Ridge Training Center, a world-class facility furnished with all of the amenities available to support our training program, is located in north central Florida.

Training

One of the most rewarding experiences of training is preparing the yearlings to become race-ready. Each yearling is carefully nurtured, skillfully schooled and steadily introduced to becoming a racehorse. From acclimating to a saddle for the first time to becoming familiar with a rider on their back, all preparation is purposely applied for the yearlings’ indoctrination.

Once all of the meticulous arrangements are made the anticipation mounts and it’s time for them to hit the track! A steadfast progression of jogging to galloping to breezing is followed in preparation of graduating to their ultimate goal...RACE DAY!

Racing Memberships

Becoming an owner is easier than you may think! Shooting Star Thoroughbreds offers affordable thoroughbred ownership opportunities at a fraction of the cost! Join our team of professionals who have proven success at the highest levels on racings’ most celebrated racetracks. Visit your thoroughbreds at the barn and attend their workouts. Elevate your race day experience even more with race day accommodations and a pre-race paddock huddle through the eyes of an owner.

Experience the anticipation, adrenaline-pumping exhilaration and excitement of racing your very own racehorses. Celebrate with family, friends and other like-minded Shooting Star Thoroughbred Members. Capture indelible moments that will last a lifetime. And commend yourself on fulfilling your dream of becoming a thoroughbred racehorse owner!

All of the hard work pays off! Time to celebrate with fellow Members, family and friends in the winners circle!

REACH FOR THE STARS!

We have assembled an amazing Team that is both passionate and dedicated to Shooting Star Thoroughbreds’ mission of providing the best quality care and attention to detail for each thoroughbred. We are driven to making their personal journey and development an optimal experience.

If you have an interest in any the following please do not hesitate to contact us today!

• Bloodstock solutions

• Weanling management

• Yearling advancement

• Training

• Racing Memberships

Thank you for your time and consideration from the Team at Shooting Star Thoroughbreds!

In Front Racing Stables

No expense claiming model of ownership.

Founded - Spring 2021

Contact

Address: 52 B N. Main Street, Suite 1, Marlboro, NJ 07746

Phone: (800) 989-IFRS (4377)

Email: howie@infrontracingstables.com; Website: infrontracingstables.com

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Florida Connection

We race at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. We are primarily a claiming stable, we like to claim Florida-breds so we can participate in the added purse money and FTBOA incentives.

Expertise

Howie Heuberger (managing partner) has been involved in many racing partnerships over the years as an investor/partner. He has taken the good and the bad from other organizations and has created the best experience for fractional race horse owners in the industry.

Model

- We offer racing partnerships available to the average guy. You do not need to have a high net worth to participate. Owning a racehorse is a very expensive and risky proposition, but by partnering with other people, it cuts the cost and risk down considerably. It also eliminates the day to day management duties, which we handle for you. You can have just as much fun owning 5% of a horse as you can owning 100%.

- Example: $728 minimum would be a 5% share of a $12,500 claimer. After that you never pay again.

- The average partnership is between 10-20 partners

- Horses are claimed between $10,000 to $40,000 with the average being $25,000

- The trainer assumes all financial responsibility for monthly expenses

- In exchange, the trainer gets 65% of net purse winnings and the partners will split up to 35%; 15% management fee to every claim at the time of the purchase

Notable horses

Claiming horses on the Florida circuit

Ironhorse Racing Stable

With more than $2.7 million dollars in earnings, 15% winners and 50% ITM, Ironhorse has achieved average earnings of more than $6,500 per start. Campaigning a range of horses from multiple stakes winners, to unraced 2-year-olds to claimers, Ironhorse focuses on efficiently managing their horses to not only allow its partners to enjoy the thrill of horse racing but also the goal of a self-sustaining business.

Founded - 2007

Contact

Harlan Malter

Address: 356 East Line Rd., Bullston Lake, NY 12019

Phone: (646) 789-5162

Email: info@ihracing.com; Website: ihracing.com

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YouTube: Search Ironhorse

Florida Connection

Trainer Mark Casse’s home-base is Ocala, Fla

Expertise

- Harlan Malter (managing partner)

- Mark Casse (trainer): Hall of Fame trainer with more than 3000+ career wins, $187+ million in career earnings

- Joe Orseno (trainer) training horses since 1977, $32+ million in career earnings, 34 graded stakes wins including 11 Grade 1 winners

- Mike Trombetta (trainer) trained the favorite in the 2006 Grade 1 Kentucky Derby, currently trains 100 horses, has been training full time since 2005, has trained multiple Grade 1 winners

- Doug O’ Neill (trainer) has won the Kentucky Derby twice and the Preakness Stakes once. He has won five Breeders’ Cup races and has been among the top trainers in the country by wins and by earnings for the past two decades

- Kelsey Danner (trainer) is a multiple graded stakes winning trainer with more than $9.1million in earnings.

Model

- Partnership information is provided by inquiry only

Notable horses

- Bucchero, Grade 2 winner of nearly $1 million in earnings

- Currently racing, Florida-bred Beauty of the Sea, graded stakes placed winner of $344,311

- Additional winners of more than $100,000 include Jeopardy Theory, Half Is Enough, Bohemian Bot, Lewahdizaniewho, Still Chief and Sweet Sugar

Lambholm Racing Club at Lambholm South

The Florida farm for Florida breeding offers a racing club membership to enjoy horses racing at Tampa Bay Downs in Florida

Founded - 2007

Contact

Roy Lerman

Address: 13400 NW Hwy. 225, Reddick, FL 32686

Phone: (352) 591-0603

Email: info@lambholmsouth.com; Website: lambholmsouth.com

Meta: Lambholm-South-100057555875454/; X: @lambholmsouth, YouTube: LambholmSouth

Florida Connection

Florida-based, races in Florida at Tampa Bay Downs (winter/spring)

Expertise

- Jacob Palacios (trainer) worked for top trainers such as Dale Romans, Nick Zito, J.J. Crupi, McKathan Brothers and King’s Equine

- Junior Serna (senior advisor) lifelong horseman, has been at multiple barns including Murty Farm which would eventually become Lambholm South

- Alberto Torres (asst. trainer) 25+ years in horse industry, descendant of Mike Hernandez; veteran horse trainer

- Roy S. Lerman (owner) 35+ years thoroughbred breeder/owner/training experience, former FTBOA board of director member

- Angela Palacios (director of bloodstock services and client relations)

Model

No management fees, no monthly bills, ownership interest in three horses, commitment is under $5,000 for a 2.5% interest

Notable horses (from the ownership or syndicate)

Horse(s) of the Year Azeri and Saint Liam, North American champions Ajina and Epitome and many graded stakes winners

Little Red Feather Racing ClubRacehorse Syndicate

LRF is America’s premier racing and lifestyle club offering its members and their guests, peerless service, experiences and racing at the highest levels.

Founded - 2002

Contact

Billy Koch; Phone (818) 383-7000; Gary Fenton; Phone: (310) 850-4724

E-mail: billy@littleredfeather.com; gary@littleredfeather.com

Address: 5950 Canoga Avenue, Suite 510, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Florida Connection

Purchases syndicate horses from OBS

Expertise

- Billy Koch (founder, managing partner) started attending the races with his family before he could walk. He began syndicating horses right out of Northwestern in 1991. When he founded LRF in 2002, he did so on a wing and a prayer and only his love for the sport to fall back on. Billy is thankful he has a job he loves and grateful to all the LRF partners for providing him with an opportunity to follow his dreams.

- Gary Fenton (managing partner) began his career as an entertainment attorney with the William Morris Agency before breaking his parents hearts and leaving the industry to run a horse racing business with his childhood friend. Gary’s passion and love for the horses dates back to the 1980’s, having attended the first Breeders’ Cup in 1984. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, serving as chairman since 2021. He is also a member of The Jockey Club, serving as a steward since 2024.

Model

- California’s largest racing syndicate, with more than 500 active partners and 100 horses. Approximately 50% of LRF syndicate shares are sold to returning partners.

- LRF Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization which will provide aftercare for horse racing partnership horses and other noteworthy causes. The first goal of LRF Cares is to make sure every Little Red Feather horse, whether they retire in LRF colors or not, is given a proper chance at a second career.

- Provides an online e-book,‘Everything you need to know before investing in horse racing partnerships with Little Red Feather Racing Club’

Notable horses

Captured seven Grade 1 races, including the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Mile with Singletary in 2004. Sold winner Egg Drop for $1.9 million at 2014 Keeneland November sale.

M375 Thoroughbreds, Inc.

M375 Thoroughbreds specializes in computerized pedigree selection, using an objective and proprietary computer program - along with years of hands-on horsemanship - to identify champion racehorses. This concept combines the tradition and prestige of Thoroughbred horse racing with the technology of today’s powerful computers. The objective of M375 is to breed and purchase Thoroughbreds that will become successful racehorses and will also become M375 “approved” producers.

Founded - 1986

Contact

Robert A. Murphy, Jr.

Address: PO Box 1996, Stuart, FL 34995

Phone: (772) 287-0100

Email: ramurphyjr@m375.com; communications@m375.com; Website: m375.com

Florida Connection

M375 Thoroughbreds, Inc. is based in Florida.

Expertise

Robert A. Murphy, Jr. is the president and managing partner of M375 Thoroughbreds. A former major league baseball pitcher, Murphy is also a third-generation horse owner who has been in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding business for several decades. M375 has compiled data from nearly 100 years of recorded documents. Utilizing The American Produce Records, The Blood-Horse Stallion Register and various other sources, M375 has researched the families of racehorses going back to 1928 to determine the exact characteristics, in race records and pedigrees, that make up successful sires, dams and broodmare sires. Along with refining the art of selecting which male racehorses will become influential sires, M375 has developed a formula to discern which mares have the greatest probability of producing stake winners. M375 uses this valuable information to breed its own stock and select yearlings at public auction.

Model

- The thrill of owning a winning Thoroughbred is great; whether you own 100% of that winner, or if you own just 10%, the euphoria is the same. By owning a racehorse in partnership, you only pay a percentage of the cost, but experience all the fun.

- While the number of partners on a horse may vary, most of our partnerships have between four and six investors. Since M375 is a smaller operation, partners enjoy a close relationship with the managing partner, who keeps investors informed and educated every step of the way.

Notable horses

Platinum Tiara, Golden Spikes, Strike Three, Astra Ridge, Diamond Studs, Swing and Miss, Z. Flash Gun, Compuquine and Artillerist.

M375 Thoroughbreds, Inc.

Platinum Tiara

Brave Raj Stakes

Coady Photo

Magdalena Racing Partnerships

An operating principle that set Magdalena Racing apart: our “partnerships” are actually co-ownerships as the equine manager/trainer also is an owner.

Founded - Nearly 40 years of experience in the business, 2019 racing partnerships began

Contact

Ken McPeek

Address: 2651 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40511

Silverleaf Hills Training Center, 15920 US-301, Summerfield, FL 34491

Phone: (859) 254-9969, (502) 494-6275

Email: office@mcpeekracing.com, kenny@mcpeekracing.com

Website: mcpeekracing.com

Meta: McPeekRacing; MagdalenaRacingPartnerships/: X: @McPeekRacing

Florida Connections

Ocala area farm, races at Gulfstream Park

Expertise

- Ken McPeek (equine manager/trainer) 30 years of experience, a top 10 trainer by earnings in 2024, 107 graded stakes wins, 256 stakes wins total, long list of horses who have surpassed $1 million in earnings, etc

- Alan Shell (assistant trainer) has worked for Magdalena/McPeek since 2007, stable manager for Keeneland Race Course

- Robby Albarado (assistant trainer), former jockey with more than $221 million in earnings

- Mike Morriston (Gulfstream Park racetrack assistant trainer)

Model

- 20% minimum co-ownership available

- No management fees

- Typically, Magdalena Racing retains 10 to 20% of each horse

- One of the best returns on investment in the business

- Complete access to facilities and racing stables

- Concierge services

Notable horses

A long list of horses that have surpassed $1 million in earnings that have been trained by McPeek

Magdalena Racing Partnerships

Thorpedo Anna

2024 Kentucky Oaks

Byron Butler Photo

MyRaceHorse.com

MyRaceHorse is changing the game by offering real racehorse ownership to everyone with shares starting under $100. This isn’t just about fractional ownership or numbers on an app, it’s about providing authentic and immersive owner experiences, insider access and a gateway into the lifestyle of being a racehorse owner.

Founded - 2018

Contact

Michael Behrens

Address: 2456 Fortune Drive, Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40509

Phone: (888) 697-2234

Email: support@myracehorse.com; Website: myracehorse.com/us

Meta: myracehorse; X: @myracehorse; Instagram: @Myracehorse_

Florida Connections

Races in Florida

Expertise

MRH has spread globally, offering affordable racehorse ownership and all the thrills and perks that come with that, to residents in all 50 states, plus Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Trainers range from Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lucas to Jena Antonucci

Model

- Three types of shares: two microshares (Reg A, Reg CF) and Edge Advantage program (Reg D), for accredited investors only

- Invested share limits are based on your net worth and annual income

- One time 15% diligence fee on a closed offering and a 10% fee of gross earnings

- No mark ups on horses or their expenses

Notable horses

MRH’s vision became bolder with the support of the late B. Wayne Hughes of Spendthrift Farm who embraced the mission, which led to 5,314 of owners reaching ownership nirvana with Authentic when he won the 2020 Grade 1 Kentucky Derby. Now, some of the industry’s leading global owners and innovators have come on board to invest in horse racing ownership and technology with MyRacehorse.

Pinnacle Racing Stable

Pinnacle Racing Stable began with the idea of allowing horse racing fans the opportunity to become owners without breaking the bank. We pride ourselves on providing partners with incredible access to this great sport.

Founded - 2003

Contact Adam Lazarus (racing stable managing partner)

Address: 18800 NE 29th Ave., Aventura, FL 33180

Phone: (305) 336-9098

Email: pinnacleracingstable@hotmail.com; Website: pinnaclestable.com/ Meta: pinnacleracingstablesllc; Instagram: pinnacleracingstables

Florida Connection

PRS focuses the majority of attention on Florida-bred fillies to take advantage of special purse incentives at Florida racetracks.

Expertise

- Kathleen O’Connell (trainer) is the leading female trainer by wins in the U.S. and has won countless Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association awards for her Florida-bred successes

Model

- The goal has always been to provide each partner with a fun and exciting experience with an opportunity to have success. We offer barn visits, trips to the sales, morning workouts, paddock privileges to you and your family and friends, seating for your group and hopefully the winner circle.

- The budget for most of our purchases is up to $35,000.

- PRS is unique from other partnership programs as there are no mark ups on any of the purchases that are made at auction.

- Each partner sees all the bills each month on the monthly statement so they have a full understanding of the monies being spent on their equine athlete.

Notable horses

Florida-bred Horse of the Year Musical Romance and Eclipse Award winning Champion Filly and Mare Sprint. Won Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprinter, was selected out of the April 2009 OBS sale for only $ 22,000 and won more than $1.2 million.

Pocket Aces RacingThoroughbred Racing Partnerships

A racing syndicate formed to provide affordable opportunities for individuals to experience the ‘Sport of Kings’ through fractional ownership.

Founded - 2006

Contact

Jared Shoemaker

Address: 3435 Cornwall Dr., Lexington, KY 40503

Phone: (606) 922-9325

Marc Wampler

Address: 3941 Pinecrest Way, Lexington, KY 40514

Phone: (859) 312-6272

Florida Connections

Partnerships forming now for racing in Florida

Expertise

- Marc Wampler (racing and bloodstock manager) has been involved in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industries since 1993. He has worked as a hot-walker, groom, sales show person, veterinary assistant, bloodstock agent and racing manager gaining invaluable experience. He is also general manager at Somewhere Stables Kentucky, LLC.

- Jared Shoemaker (business manager) is a lifelong fan of the Thoroughbred horse racing industry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Management from the University of Kentucky

Model

- Sign up on the website to get $50 to $200 off first share.

- Affordable Shares - typically available for around $1,500 – $10,000 depending on the purchase price of the horse and the number of shares available.

- In the Money - Runners have finished in the money in nearly 50% of their starts.

- Capped Expenses - Additional expenses beyond the initial contribution are capped.

- Be a Partner - invited to participate in every step of the process. Join us at the sale as we select, help name and join us at the the track. Partners receive race video, winner circle pictures and reports.

- Communication - quarterly financial statements, weekly reports, updates before and after each race.

- Racing Hospitality

- Partner Protection Program

Notable horses

Irish Aces, graded stakes placed winner of $391,725

Sackatoga Stables

We are dedicated to providing both value and enjoyment to our partners in Thoroughbred ownership.

Founded - 1995

Contact

Jack Knowlton and Ed Mitzen

Address: 60 Railroad Place, #302, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (518) 461-1850

Email: jack@sackatoga.com; Website: .sackatoga.com

Meta: sackatogastable : Instagram: @sackatogastable

Florida Connection

Horses purchased at yearling and two-year-olds in training sales are initially sent to Ocala, where they are prepared for their racing careers under the leadership of Tristan de Meric at the Nick de Meric Training Center.

Expertise

- Jack Knowlton (operating manager) has been the racing manager for more than 50 racehorses, since 1995.

- Barclay Tagg (trainer) served as an assistant to Hall of Fame trainer Frank Whitely and is best known as the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide and Grade 1 Florida Derby winner Tiz the Law. His renowned career began in 1971.

Model

To fulfill our mission we create new horse partnerships composed of individuals investing in horses selected by Sackatoga Stable and provide high quality racing and management services.

Notable horses

Funny Cide and Tiz the Law

Tiz the Law

2020 Holy Bull Stakes

Coglianese Photo

Sport of Kings Racing

Thoroughbred prestige, ownership, access, excitement through racing and claiming partnerships

Founded - 2023

Contact

Michael Kares

Sport of Kings Racing Partners, LLC

Address: 2530 Three Mile Rd., N., Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: (231) 632-6799

Email: mlynn@sokracing: Website: sokracing.com

Florida Connection

Offers Florida-breds in partnerships, races in Florida

Expertise

Michael Kares (founder and CEO), a self-made millionaire, he wants to bring the same skills to the joy, excitement and appreciation of racing.

Maria Lynn (VP of Sales and Operations) brings her lifelong passion to the program with a focus on educating newcomers.

Mohamed Moubarak (racing manager) brings expertise, experience and professionalism as a third-generation horseman with more than 60 group and graded winners from the U.S. and Britain

Model

Sport of Kings offers several unique opportunities as an alternative investment that allow our partners the exhilaration of racing and the promise of investing in quality horses to grow and diversify your investment portfolio.

Ownership opportunities in Thoroughbred racehorses are structured around horses preparing and training to race and horses that are actively racing now. You can invest in all the horses we have in our stable or select individual horses.

Buying shares of a racehorse or multiple horses and being involved in partnerships helps investors mitigate risk and allows them to learn the ins and outs of racehorse ownership for a fraction of the investment cost.

Notable horses

Raspberry Wine, multiple stakes winner of $494,711

Starlight Racing and Starladies Racing

Newgate

2024 Santa Anita Handicap

Benoit Photo

Starlight Racing and Starladies Racing

With a slogan like “Reach for the Stars”, we’ve set the bar high for ourselves. The success of our partnerships and the tremendous performance of our star athletes just isn’t possible without our carefully curated team of experts.

Founded - 2000

Contact

Corbin Blumberg

Address: PO Box 11802, Lexington, KY 40578

E-mail: corbin@starlightracing.com

Phone: (301) 943-4321

Website: starlightracing.com

Instagram: starladies_racing; X: @TheStarLadies

Meta: Starlight-Racing

Florida Connection

Purchases horses at OBS, early training with Eddie Woods Stables and J.J. Pletcher

Expertise

- Jack & Laurie Wolf (founders, managing partners) have had a lifelong interest in Thoroughbreds and horse racing. Out of their first selections came Harlan’s Holiday, a horse that fueled their passion and that passion remains a source of inspiration today.

- In 2011, Jack’s high regard for the horse led him to orchestrate the launch of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and become involved in the Thoroughbred Charities of America, Race For Education, Thoroughbred Idea Foundation and served as CEO of the inaugural Pegasus World Cup. Laurie is a past board member for the Race For Education and serves on the board of the Backside Learning Center (BLC).

- The team includes bloodstock experts Corbin Blumberg and Donato Lanni and trainers Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Tim Yakteen, Brendan Walsh and Peter Snowden.

Model

- We want all of our partners to be involved with all of the horses and to share in all of their successes. In order to accommodate this unique and successful model, we choose to sell units of an overall crop.With an impressive 25% stakes winners-to-overall wins ratio, our Thoroughbreds compete nationwide, delivering year-round thrills for our partners, no matter where they are.

- Starladies Racing is a female-only racing partnership with only fillies in the stable.

Notable horses

Seven Eclipse Awards, two Hall of Fame inductions, a Triple Crown winner, two Kentucky Derby champions and 38 Grade 1 victories.

Team Valor International

We form fractional-interest partnerships with enthusiasts and members of the industry to race Thoroughbreds.The goal of Team Valor is for its racing partners to experience the joy and satisfaction derived in developing young horses and to sell all or part of them for a profit.

Founded - 1990s

Contact

Barry Irwin

Address - 8461 Lake Worth Rd., Suite 452, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Phone: (859) 556-7221

Email: Barry@TeamValor.com; Website: teamvalor.com

Meta: TeamValorRacing; X - @TeamValor

Florida Connections

Races at Gulfstream and Tampa Bay Downs with a main office in Florida, along with Kentucky. Many horses start lay-up at Florida training

Expertise

- Barry Irwin (president) is a racing industry veteran

Model

- Team Valor is compensated in three ways: a) it marks up a horse prior to syndication; b) it receives 10% of profits upon conclusion of the investment and c) it gets a 5% sales commission when a horse is sold. Profits are defined as the difference between all monies in vs. all monies out.

- Team Valor maintains an equity interest in every one of our horses. Some are minor, some are medium, some are significant.

- Team Valor handles expenses for training, etc bi-monthly.

- Purses are paid within 7 days of receipt of funds from a racetrack. Within a week, owners of a winning horse receive a package containing a disbursement check, a video tape of the race, winners’ circle photographs and press clippings if any.

Notable horses

- Irwin bred Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and sent him for training near Ocala with Randy Bradshaw. Most recent horses include Euro Charline (GB) running in Europe.

- Occasionally, they have hit pay dirt with a 3-year-old at the end of the season as with $60,000 buy Martial Law before he won the $1-million Santa Anita Handicap.

Thoroughbred Owners of Florida

While a very few of us can afford a sports franchise like the New York Yankees or the Los Angeles Lakers, many can afford the sport franchise that is the racehorse.

Founded - 2007

Contact

Thomas F. Sweeney President

Address: 5022 NW 32nd Street, Ocala, Florida

Phone: (352) 525-0402

E-mail: postime@embarqmail.com

Florida Connections

Races at Gulfstream and Tampa Bay Downs

Expertise

- Thomas Sweeney has been forming partnerships for more than 40 years and offers half day and full day in-depth behind-the-scenes ownership tours to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Central Florida farms and training centers and OBS.

Model

- Forms partnerships

- He works with each person to develop the best package for them for their Port Royal Racing partnerships

Notable horses

Partnerships have had success with a number of Florida-breds running at Florida tracks in the past four decades.

Sweeney with jockey colony Circa 1979.

Tropical Racing

At Tropical Racing, our mission is to make informed and strategic investments in the thrilling world of Thoroughbred horse racing. We are dedicated to providing expert guidance, unparalleled insights and innovative investment solutions that unlock the full potential of this dynamic industry.

Founded - 2017

Contact

Troy Levy

Address: 1740 Grassy Springs Rd., Versailles, KY 40383

Phone: (561) 513-8767

Email: info@tropicalracing.com, troy@tropicalracing.com

Website: circleeightranch.com

Meta: circleeightranch

Florida Connection

Races at Gulfstream Park

Expertise

- Troy Levy (CEO) lifetime experience with horses

- Michelle Nihei (trainer/bloodstock agent) holds a B.S./M.S./Ph. D., started with a career in neuroscience, assistant trainer to Todd Pletcher

- The Tropical Racing Team is made up of lifelong horsemen dedicated to nurturing and growing the Tropical Racing brand. Each member of the team brings a unique skill set that together compliment our exceptional Thoroughbred operation.

Model

- With a commitment to transparency, integrity and exceptional service, we strive to be the trusted partner for those seeking to navigate and excel in the horse racing investment landscape. Together we aim to redefine the possibilities and create a brighter future for our clients and the sport of horse racing.

- Employing a comprehensive equine business model, Tropical Racing offers investors a diversified approach to an industry that can be exclusive and intimidating, especially to seasoned participants. With Tropical, you can invest at any level, gaining access to an industry that consistently outperforms the S&P.

- Offers racing partnerships per horse or by pinhooking

- Costs are based on the percentage owned of the horse

- Pinhook investments aim to have a minimum ROI of 25%

Notable horses

Florida-bred Tropical Runnings with a record of 5-5-4 out of 36 starts won $75,828.

Victory Racing Partners

We offer Thoroughbred racehorse partnerships at an affordable price. Driven by a common love for horses and a passion for the industry, investing in a racehorse has become one of the best decisions many of our partners have ever made. We enjoy partnering with people who share the same dreams as we do—to become a part of a winning team. By investing in our horses, you too can experience the thrills and perks of being a racehorse owner, all at a fraction of the price.

Founded - 2015

Contact

Anthony Bartolo

Address: 3257 Berkshire Flat Court, Marietta, GA 30066

Phone: (404) 966-6714

E-mail: Anthony@VictoryRacingPartners.com: Website: victoryracingpartners.com

Meta: Victory Racing Partners; Instagram: victoryracingpartners

X: VicRacePartners

Florida Connection

Races at Gulfstream Park

Expertise

- Anthony Bartolo (managing partner) was introduced to the track by his father who was a jockey agent and as a teen was a hot walker. He has a deep passion for the game of horse racing. He is joined by friends Doug Duncan (partner) and Scott Clifton (partner)

- Maude Walsh (partner relations) grew up in Thoroughbred racing serving in hospitality at NYRA

- Chris Brothers (buyers’ agent) has been a key part of teams that found horses that went on to win Classics, Breeders’ Cup races and numerous Grade 1s including Derby winner Big Brown. He has a keen eye for finding future champions.

Model

- Whether you own 0.5%, 5%, or 15% of a Victory racehorse, you will be a member of the Victory Racing Partners’ family. We look forward to creating long lasting relationships with investors across the country.

- Benefits include the ability to buy a whole horse or a share of the horse, the opportunity to invest in multiple horses, the ability to invest in top pedigree horses at a reasonable rate and the peace of mind of not having to worry about horse upkeep/stable costs

Notable horses

With career earnings exceeding $2,258,746, winning 20% of the time and hitting the board 49% of the time VRP is in it to win. 2023 was VRPs best year to date with a total of 16 starts, 5 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third and earnings of $552,691. As the very name of our Thoroughbred horse racing partnership suggests, our goal is to raise and care for horses that will race toward victory on the track. Pricing varies by the horse you select.

West Point Thoroughbreds

Always Dreaming

2017 Kentucky Derby

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West Point Thoroughbreds

The gold standard in racing partnerships. We offer people inside access to the highest levels of Thoroughbred horse racing. Change your life, make new friends and compete at the marquis tracks across the country! Owning horses is a lifestyle investment.

Founded - 1991

Contact Terry Finley

Address: 245 Washington Street, PO Box 4698, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: (518) 583-6638

Email: info@westpointtb.com: Website: westpointtb.com

Meta: westpointtbreds; Instagram: westpointtbreds; X: westpointtbred

YouTube: WestPointTBreds

Florida Connection

Purchases horses out of Florida sales, racing in Florida, races some Florida-breds and provides early training for some horses at training centers in Florida

Expertise

- Terry Finley (President/CEO), a passionate leader with a commitment to seeing people derive fun and excitement over owning horses. Standing in the winner’s circle with partners, can’t beat it.

- WPT has assembled a stellar team of professionals, each of whom have an intimate knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry and bring a unique blend of both corporate and racing experience. Every member of the organization operates with the utmost dignity and professionalism to help our clients achieve their goals and deliver premium experiences unlike no other.

Model

- Our ownership experience is for those seeking a more exclusive and rewarding journey in Thoroughbred ownership. While our investments may be higher than racing clubs or micro-share experiences, they reflect the exceptional quality and personalized service we provide. Invest with us for unparalleled access to top industry professionals, elite racing opportunities and a deeper connection to your racehorse.

- First Time Owner? We’re ready to help you understand every aspect of the industry and we’ll show you why West Point Thoroughbreds is The Gold Standard in Racing Partnerships®

- Text HORSE to 66866 to learn more about fractional racehorse ownership

Notable horses

Always Dreaming, 2017 Kentucky Derby winner, Flightline among many other legendary performers has led to a record of 1,168 wins, 171 stakes wins, 77 graded stakes wins, 20 grade 1 wins and more than $84 million in purses won.

THOROUGHBRED OWNERSHIP RESOURCES

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association represents Thoroughbred breeders and owners who breed, raise, sell, train and race Florida Thoroughbreds. Since 1945, FTBOA has represented the Thoroughbred industry legislatively, serves as the Florida’s breed registrar and administers lucrative Florida breeding and racing incentives.

Florida annually ranks second or third in annual foal production and is the perennial leading producer of Thoroughbred starters, starts, winners, open stakes wins and graded stakes wins among North American regional markets. FTBOA.com.

Equineline.com

Free 5-generation Pedigrees - View the sires and dams back through five generations for any Thoroughbred. Hypothetical matings, where you select the sire and mare to see the resulting pedigree, are also available.

Free Auction Results

View the auction history for any horse, by sire, by dam, etc.

Free Racing Recap

Results, charts and videos of stakes and allowance races as well as maiden winners for the past 60 days.

Owner Program

The free equineline.com Owner Program is the ideal way for owners to manage important information on their horses.

Equibase

Serves as the Thoroughbred industry’s official database for racing information. Its website features general information about the sport, a variety of statistics, a comprehensive menu of free entries, results and race charts as well as premium handicapping products.

Free Race Entries, Free Race Results and Free Workouts

Free Charts

Official charts are available for races back to January 1, 1991 and offer traditional result chart information plus a wealth of other result data for a comprehensive look at a race.

Virtual Stable®

With the free Virtual Stable service, owners can easily follow the sport by receiving entry, result and workout notices via email for horses (and trainers and jockeys) they wish to follow.

THOROUGHBRED OWNERSHIP RESOURCES

Thoroughbred OwnerView is a free information website at ownerview.com, developed jointly by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association for new, prospective and current Thoroughbred owners.

The OwnerView website includes detailed statistics for managed racing syndicates, including a listing of syndicates with comparative statistics. OwnerView displays the Top 10 horses owned by each racing syndicate. Clients of racing syndicates can submit ratings about their experiences with the syndicate in the areas of communication, integrity, billing and staff.

Investing in a managed syndicate - Many Thoroughbred owners get into the game by investing in one of the managed racing syndicates. These syndicates specialize in bringing new owners into the business. Joining a Thoroughbred horse racing partnership is one of the most affordable, smart and fun ways for new owners to enjoy all the aspects of becoming involved in an entirely new world for a fraction of the cost. By spreading out the costs of owning a piece of one or more race horses and relying on experienced industry professionals to select and manage their horses, people with none or limited experience can increase their knowledge and improve their chances for a successful experience.

If the notion of owning a smaller part of one or many Thoroughbreds appeals to you, a public racing syndicates may be your way to start.

The ‘Getting Started Owning Thoroughbreds’ section provides a variety of information for a new or prospective owner with video testimonies from existing owners and racing partnerships with advice and suggestions for a new Thoroughbred owner.

Select Your Advisors encourages prospective and new owners to develop a team of advisors to provide the needed expertise related to your budget and selecting horses or a syndicate.

The Aftercare section provides information on the responsibility of an owner to plan for the retirement of horses they own.

FAQ for New Owners When Interviewing a Racing Syndicate

In the “Racing Syndicate” section of OwnerView.com, syndicates provide valuable information about their organization. Begin your research by reviewing the statistics, profiles, ratings, top horses and client references for any racing syndicate. Once you develop a short list, consider including the questions below in your discussion with each racing syndicate.

Q) How long have you been in business?

Q) Do you have a minimum investment and if so what is the amount?

Q) What percent ownership options do you offer?

Q) What expenses, if any, are covered by my initial investment?

Q) Do you mark up the price of horses purchased for syndication? If so, please explain your markup model.

Q) How is a syndicate ended?

Q) What retirement plans are in place for horses once their racing career is finished?

Q) How often do you communicate with your owners? What is the normal means for communication?

Q) Please explain your billing process.

Q) What is the manner and frequency of purse distributions?

Q) Can you provide references from your current owners?

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FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND

FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION

PRESIDENT

George Isaacs

CEO & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Lonny Taylor Powell

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Valerie Dailey

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Francis Vanlangendonck

TREASURER

Joseph M. O’Farrell III

SECRETARY

Beckie Cantrell

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Valerie Dailey

DIRECTORS

Valerie Dailey

DIRECTORS

Beth Bayer, Colin Brennan, Jerry D. Campbell, Marilyn Campbell, Brent Fernung, Mike Hall, Richard Heysek, Milan Kosanovich, Mary Lightner

PAST PRESIDENTS

Phil Matthews, DVM, Greg Wheeler, Don Dizney, John C. Weber, MD

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & ASSISTANT TREASURER

Peggy Yost

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTMEMBER SERVICES & EVENTS

Tammy A. Gantt

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTOPERATIONS

Steve Koch

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER & ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Elaine K. Ansbacher

REGISTRATIONS & PAYMENTS COORDINATOR

Sheila Budden

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Kerrie Riber

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Faith Davis

ADMINISTRATIVE/MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT

Vicki Davis

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association

Executive Office – 801 SW 60th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34474 (352) 629-2160 • e-mail: info@ftboa.com • www.ftboa.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm & Federal Holidays

FLORIDA EQUINE COMMUNICATIONS

PRESIDENT/BOARD CHAIR

George Isaacs

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Valerie Dailey

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Francis Vanlangendonck

TREASURER

Francis Vanlangendonck TREASURER

Joseph M. O’Farrell III

SECRETARY

Beckie Cantrell

CEO & PUBLISHER

Lonny Taylor Powell

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Peggy Yost

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Peggy Yost

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Brock Sheridan

ASSISTANT EDITOROPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

Steve Koch

CONTRIBUTING EDITORSALES & INDUSTRY AFFAIRS

Tammy A. Gantt

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ADVERTISING

Vicki Davis

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Nancy Moffatt

SYNDICATE GUIDE RESEARCH

Logan Wallace

Jasmine Ayala

Logan Wallace

Jasmine Ayala