The story of the ground-breaking miRunners horse, Saganaki, has opened a new chapter with the gelding preparing for his first race this Friday 18 May.
Saganaki was the first horse to be sold using the unique miRunners ownership model – where premium ownership is made affordable to all Australians by splitting the horse into 1,000 ownership units.
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After two promising trials, the Kris Lees-trained 2YO will be running in Race Three at Port Macquarie with the jump planned for 1:20pm.
Owners Race Day Experience
All owners who replied to the EOI form will receive free entry and a hospitality voucher
- All owners invited to attend the debut race in person
- Owners who replied to EOI received complimentary entry to Ivan Livermore Stand with reserved table seating
- Owners attending receive a hospitality voucher for use in the Ivan Livermore Stand
- Owners granted access to saddling area
- Owners hear directly from trainer pre-race as well as an in-person debrief
- In the event that Saganaki wins, all owners will be treated to VIP hospitality with the Race Committee and the chance to be presented with the winning race sash
How to watch
In person: Entry to Port Macquarie Race Club is $7. Eight races in total with the first race at 1:07pm.
On TV: SKY Racing
Online: Delayed replay on Racing NSW website
Saganaki’s prospects
Saganaki has the potential to do well. His main rivals are some seasoned 2YOs (4+ race starts already) and another debut 2YO that won his trial by four lengths. Saganaki has drawn Barrier 5 and will be ridden by Aaron Bullock (top 10 NSW jockey) who has done Saganaki’s track work and trials throughout the preparation.
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“The horse is in good order. On Friday he worked just over 1,000 metres and came down the straight at about 13 seconds to the furlong which is a nice piece of work, well within himself. The horse looks well and I think he will make his presence felt on Friday,” said trainer Kris Lees.
Join the miRunners Family
It is easy and affordable to get involved in the miRunners Ownership Family. For example, units in Saganaki were just $165 (plus a $15 monthly fee) for a premium ownership experience.
With Saganaki and the second miRunners horse, Shezawitness, both selling out – miRunners has four horses currently on sale.
All four horses were purchased for $275,000 meaning units are $275 each. Monthly fees are $15 for your first unit and $5 for any additional unit and cover training, insurance, vet fees, regular race nominations, transport, legal etc – so there are no surprise or out of pocket expenses.
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