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Follow Kingmaker’s journey from the sales ring to Willie Mullins’ famous Closutton yard — and see what racehorse ownership with Pompey Ventures looks like.

🏆 With just 11 days to go until the electrifying roar of the Cheltenham Festival, we’re turning up the excitement with a competition of our own — and this is no ordinary prize!

There’s a big difference between owning a racehorse and actually feeling like an owner. You can read updates, watch races, and follow results — but actually seeing the horses at home, standing quietly in their boxes, tends to change things. The chance to touch them, talk to them, (yes , we do 🤫) see just how intelligent they are...well, that's a bit of a game changer for us.

From 1 January 2026, the British Horseracing Authority introduced a new licensing requirement for racehorse syndicators, designed to strengthen standards, transparency and governance across the sport. We’re pleased to confirm that Pompey Ventures has successfully met all requirements and has been formally approved as a licensed BHA Syndicator under this new framework.

Why a Pompey Ventures Racehorse Share Might Be the Best Christmas Gift You Give This Year!

A filly worth getting excited about? We think so! This Ten Sovereigns filly has the pedigree, the physical, the attitude, and will shortly be on her way to the perfect home at Craven House with a Classic-winning trainer at the top of his game.

Pompey Ventures is delighted to welcome Kingmaker to the team — a striking dual-purpose prospect who will be trained by none other than the British and Irish Champion Trainer, Willie Mullins.

So... we thought it would be interesting to ask AI its opinion of the top racehorse syndicates in the UK, purely for research purposes obviously! Here are its thoughts...

The team at PV made a strong statement at the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale in Doncaster this week , securing three exciting prospects for the future – including the team’s most expensive yearling to date.

Pompey Ventures were delighted to have two runners this year at Royal Ascot, one of the most prestigious events in the flat racing Calendar. Read all about our experiences as racehorse owners at Royal Ascot!

"The phone has been hopping" - new syndicate face 'very tough' decision over interest in debut winner heading to Royal Ascot! - Racing Post Article 29.5.25

A recent article by the Racing Post, on racehorse ownership with Pompey Ventures. Featuring founding PV partner Owen Haly & our very own syndicate owner Joe Hudson! The lowdown How much does a share typically cost? "It varies. For example, a two and a half per cent share in a horse they had called Bob Mali cost £650, while the Lincoln runner-up Oliver Show for the same percentage was £1,016," says Pompey Ventures' founding partner Owen Haly.  What does it get you? Regular wo

A day at the races can be a great experience. A day at the races, as a Racehorse Owner can elevate it to an amazing experience!

Oliver Show very nearly adds "Pompey Ventures" to the list of winning owners of The Lincoln!

February Newsletter - Lets chat winners, new arrivals and a 75% strike rate!

Oliver Show has arrived safely in Bahrain ready to begin his Bahrain Turf Series winter campaign!

The definition of a PV legend, Bob is exactly what everyone wishes for when buying an unraced horse & he was an absolute hero

Our new yearling is nephew to highly successful, group winning star Holloway Boy!