Salisbury success helps Goodwood racehorse owners live the dream

YOU don't have to be super-rich to own a racehorse '“ and more and more people are living the dream of ownership by becoming members of a syndicate.

One such band of enthusiasts is the 160-strong Goodwood Racehorse Owners’ Group (GROG), who have just tasted success with the latest runner Goodwood Atlantis.

The horse was purchased last year for the group’s 18th scheme and delighted members with a win at Salisbury last month.

A son of the successful sire Elusive City, Goodwood Atlantis was bought by bloodstock agent Richard Frisby at a Tattersalls yearling sale.

GROG racing manager Gail Brown said: “His elementary training under Arundel stalwart John Dunlop, who handles all GROG horses, went smoothly and he flourished in early summer and ran a very encouraging race at Sandown first time out in July.

“His finishing position of ninth did not represent the strength of that run because he was badly drawn, was hampered during the race and twice had to switch across the track as the field elected to come down the stands’ rail in search of better ground.

“Then on August 11 he won in good style at Salisbury. Ridden by Ted Durcan, he overcame congestion to score over his 14 rivals.”