“I love racing because I've found nothing else that gives me the same excitement and emotion, and the beautiful friendships I've made along the journey.”
What does your Fred profile say?
I love racing because I've found nothing else that gives me the same excitement and emotion that I feel when one of my horses race. Also the beautiful friendships I've made through my racing journey.
Everyone has a story about getting into racehorse ownership - what's yours?
I always loved going to the races when I could but thought that being an owner was only for "wealthy" people and out of my reach. That was until I became close friends with Louise Mancinelli, who at the time was a part owner of Brazen Beau. Louise taught me that there is a lot more to racing than just going to the races for fun. I learnt about the welfare of the horses, the training aspect, the approachability of the trainers and many other things that interested me.
Louise said to me "one day you'll be an owner", I didn't think so at the time but it wasn't long before my husband Adrian and I purchased a share in I Am Vinnie (I Am Invincible x Eyes For You). That was over 5 years ago. The ownership group is a private syndication arranged by Louise. Since that time we have also purchased a share in Belsielle who was bred by Louise and is out of Brazen Beau and Catherine Louise.
What's been your most memorable experience as an owner so far?
There has been a few but I'd have to say going to Oaks Day to watch I Am Vinnie run. I had always wanted to go to Oaks Day but hadn't had the opportunity until then, so to go as an owner was amazing! There was a group of us there and although the result was not what we had hoped we had a ball.
If you could own any horse in the world (past or present) which one would it be?
It would have to be Winx, she is such an amazing girl.
We know it’s impossible to stop at one, what's your ownership stable looking like now?
I am happy with the two that we have. I am loving the journey that they have led me on and continue to be on. They are both trained by the fantastic Coral and David Feek from Feek Racing based in Mornington who have enhanced my ownership experience by their professionalism, knowledge and approachability.
How do you decide which horses to get involved with?
Breeding, opportunity and the ownership group.
Anything you didn’t know at the start of your ownership journey that you wished you knew?
Racing has brought me so much joy and excitement, I have met many people and made a lot of new friends, and it's more affordable than I originally thought. Had I known all this I may have gotten involved earlier.
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