Following the success of the Churchill Downs Racing Club, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has created the Fair Grounds Racing Club that will have two horses trained by veteran trainer Al Stall, Jr., it was announced Monday. The two horses, a 2-year-old colt and a 2-year-old filly by Into Mischief (Harlan's Holiday), are already working under Stall's care in Louisiana and will be purchased from Spendthrift Farm.
“The Fair Grounds Racing Club concept is an innovative way to get new owners involved in Thoroughbred racing,” said Spendthrift Farm Owner B. Wayne Hughes. “We are happy to lend our support to that effort to educate members about the exciting opportunities available to owners.”
The Churchill Downs Racing Club enjoyed success with the juvenile colt Warrior's Club, a son of Spendthrift stallion Warrior's Reward. The D Wayne Lukas trainee captured the restricted Spendthrift Stallion S. at Churchill Downs Oct. 30 and ran third in the GII Kentucky Jockey Club S. Nov. 26.
The Fair Grounds Racing Club will offer 200 people a chance to experience the thrills of Thoroughbred racing as an owner. Memberships in the Fair Grounds Racing Club are available for $500 and incur no further expense throughout the club. The one-time annual membership dues are used to purchase the horses and pay for training fees and other associated expenses. The club gives members an opportunity to learn about the exciting opportunities as a Thoroughbred racing owner with complete transparency regarding all facets of ownership. Previous racing clubs at Churchill Downs and Arlington International Racecourse have sold out within 48 hours.
“These racing clubs have caught on and been successful and I'm happy to be involved,” Stall said. “Mr. Hughes is obviously a big part of it. He bought each of these horses for a good amount of money and the colt is ready to run. The filly is a Louisiana-bred and should be ready in January.”
To join the Fair Grounds Racing Club, visit the Fair Grounds website.
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