Easingwold-based The Good Racing Company has launched the Dolly’s Delight syndicate, named after a ‘promising’ two-year-filly, who is being trained by the highly respected Julie Camacho.
The syndicate has already secured two ambassadors committed to champion the club: former-jockey and ITV Racing presenter Adele Mulrennan and Lindsey Burrow, wife to the late rugby legend Rob Burrow.
Horseracing is the second-most popular spectator sport in the UK, behind football. It is estimated that six million people attend the races each year in Britain, with 40 per cent of the attendees being women.
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Women are urged to buy share options online for £1,300 for a 2.5 per cent share, plus a £90 monthly training fee. Shareholders receive a percentage share of prize money and future sale proceeds. Alfa Kellenic, another horse in The Good Racing Co.’s stable, has won nearly £100,000 so far in 2024.
The Good Racing Co. will be hosting a range of exclusive events for this new syndicate, including stable visits for owners and a series of networking events including spa days and fashion shows. Members will also benefit from owner’s badges on racedays and brand and business promotion.
Company founder Phil Hawthorne said: “There’s a huge opportunity for businesswomen in Yorkshire to benefit from The Good Racing Co.’s first ladies-only racing club.”
“Traditional networking and corporate events, such as golf days and football hospitality, are aimed predominantly at men. It’s only right that horseracing, which is a sport that allows men and women to compete equally, should design racing clubs specifically with women in mind.
“Yorkshire is the obvious place to launch this new concept club in. The county has nine racecourses, and the industry contributes over £300 million each year to Yorkshire’s economy through racing and non-raceday events*. This gives women in the region a real opportunity to meet likeminded business professionals and grow their network of female entrepreneurs, with the aim of attracting new clients.”
Syndicate ambassador Lindsey Burrow first became involved with racing with her late husband in 2020, becoming a committed fan.
She said: “I love a day at the races, and there’s nothing more special than being in the Owner’s Enclosure and getting invited to the stables for that exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience.”
Ambassador Adele Mulrennan said: “I jumped at the chance to be part of this new ladies-only racing syndicate, and I’m confident it’s going to be really popular. Julie Camacho is a fantastic trainer, and Dolly’s Delight has already shown lots of promise from her first three runs. In time she will be a sure winner!”
The Good Racing Company was formed in October 2020 by entrepreneur and racing enthusiast Phil Hawthorne as an innovative way to fundraise for Rob Burrow after the former Leeds Rhinos star announced he was living with MND.
To date it has raised over £185,554 for Rob and MND charities through selling memberships to the Rob Burrow Racing Club.
Earlier this year it launched the Graham Lee Racing Club to support the injured jockey. It now has 11 horses in its stable and members worldwide. To date, it’s had 14 winners and 21 places.
