The daily training fee depends on the requirements. Please do not hesitate to request a visit or personal conversation with Patrick.

There are also additional costs associated with racehorse ownership, including farriery, transport, veterinary treatment and racing administration fees.

Every horse has different requirements, so Patrick will discuss the expected costs with you before you make a commitment.

The daily training fee covers the everyday care, management and training of your horse.

This includes:

• Daily training and exercise
• Feed and bedding
• Day-to-day stable management
• Regular owner updates
• Photographs and training videos

The aim is to provide every horse with individual care while keeping owners informed and involved.

Yes. Some costs are charged separately because they depend on the individual needs of your horse.

These may include:

• Routine farriery
• Supplements
• Transport
• Race-day transport and staffing
• Veterinary treatment and medication
• BHA and Weatherbys fees
• Jockey Club Estates fees

Racing Manager is also available as an optional owner communication service with a separate subscription fee.

Wherever possible, significant or unexpected expenditure will be discussed with you before costs are incurred.

Yes. Patrick can help you identify and purchase a horse that suits your ambitions, experience and budget.

He can assist owners looking for:

• Yearlings
• Breeze-up horses
• Horses in training
• Flat racing prospects
• National Hunt and Jumps prospects

Patrick has experience purchasing horses in Britain and overseas. His advice is honest, independent and focused on finding the right horse for you.

Patrick Owens Racing does not charge a commission on the purchase of a horse, provided the horse comes into training with Patrick.

No previous experience is required.

Patrick Owens Racing welcomes first-time racehorse owners as well as people who have owned horses for many years.

Patrick and Amy will guide new owners through the process, explain how racehorse ownership works and answer questions throughout the horse’s journey.

There is no expectation that you should already understand racing terminology, entries, declarations or race planning.

There are several ways to become involved in racehorse ownership.

You may choose to:

• Own a horse outright
• Share ownership with friends or family
• Form a business partnership
• Join an existing partnership or syndicate
• Join the Patrick Owens Racing Club
• Place a horse with Patrick through an established racing club

Patrick will take the time to understand your budget and ambitions before recommending a suitable ownership route.

Yes. A horse can be owned through a partnership involving friends, relatives or business colleagues.

Sharing ownership allows several people to enjoy the ownership experience and divide the associated costs.

Patrick can discuss the practical considerations with you and help you understand the different ownership structures available.

Yes. Patrick welcomes enquiries from established syndicates, partnerships, racing clubs and ownership groups looking for a Newmarket racehorse trainer.

Syndicate managers receive clear communication, regular photographs, videos and honest updates about each horse’s progress.

Every horse receives an individual training programme, whether it is owned by one person or shared by a larger group of members.

Yes. Patrick is a dual-licensed trainer and welcomes horses for both Flat racing and National Hunt racing.

Owners can speak with Patrick about yearlings, Flat prospects, horses already in training and Jumps horses for the winter season.

Each horse’s training and race programme is developed around its individual ability, development and preferred racing conditions.

Patrick Owens Racing is based at The Authorized Yard at St Gatien Stables in Newmarket, Suffolk.

Newmarket is internationally recognised as the home of British horseracing and provides access to some of the finest training facilities and gallops in the country.

Yes. Prospective owners, syndicate managers and racing club representatives are encouraged to visit before making a commitment.

During your visit, you can:

• Meet Patrick and Amy
• See the horses at home
• Experience the atmosphere of the yard
• Discuss your ownership ambitions
• Ask questions about costs, training and available opportunities

There is no pressure or obligation following an initial visit.

Yes. Owners are welcome to arrange a visit and watch their horse exercise on the Newmarket gallops.

Patrick can explain the horse’s work, discuss its progress and help you understand what you are seeing during the training session.

Visits may also be arranged for partnerships, racing clubs and syndicate members, subject to suitable timings.

Owners receive regular photographs, videos and progress updates.

Patrick and Amy will also communicate with you about:

• Training progress
• Future race plans
• Race entries
• Declarations
• Race results
• Important health or training updates

Owners may also choose to subscribe to Racing Manager, which provides access to information about their horse in one convenient place.

When your horse is declared to run, Patrick and the team will keep you informed about the race and the plans for the day.

Owners receive racecourse badges according to the allocation provided by the racecourse.

You will be welcomed by Patrick and the team before racing and invited to discuss the horse’s performance and future plans after the race.

Whenever schedules allow, the team enjoys spending time with owners over breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.

Race days are an opportunity to enjoy the full ownership experience, regardless of the result.

Ownership opportunities change throughout the year.

Patrick may have horses, partnerships, Racing Club places or new horse-sourcing opportunities available.

Rather than offering the same option to every owner, Patrick will first discuss what you are looking for, including your preferred ownership level, racing interests and budget.

If the right horse is not already available, Patrick can help source a suitable opportunity for you.

The first step is an informal conversation with Patrick.

You can discuss:

• Your ownership ambitions
• Your preferred budget
• Flat or National Hunt racing
• Sole or shared ownership
• Available horses
• Future horse purchases
• Arranging a visit to the yard

There is no pressure or obligation. The purpose of the first conversation is to help you understand the available options and decide whether Patrick Owens Racing is the right fit for you.