Get to know new miRunners owner Darren Halpin
Get to know new miRunners owner Darren Halpin We found the below article that was written on new miRunners owner Darren Halpin back in January 2019, and thought it was too good not to share! We hope you enjoy getting to know Darren a bit better by reading the below! “When far North Queensland is your home, thoroughbred ownership takes on a different look. You rely on technology and your team and it becomes all about building your own champion from the start. The miRunners ownership experience delivers its ownership reports digitally, with videos giving owners a perch on their trainers’ shoulders. This is the technology that prolific owner Darren Halpin relies on. Darren currently has 30 horses across 11 trainers and drives his successful business from the idyllic location of Cairns. It is only when one of his horses is running in a major race that he can take the time to be there in person, yet he keeps coming back to purchase more and more thoroughbreds every year. We asked Darren what drives this ongoing desire and his suggestions for new owners to enjoy the experience. What is it about the thoroughbred that draws you so passionately to ownership in such a big way? For me it is all about the excitement of watching your thoroughbred train, grow and mature. You work so hard to see what it is you can end up with and you are involved in shaping a champion. This is such an incredible journey that is all engrossing. You can never tell precisely what you will end up with and every thoroughbred has their own personality. It’s not often in sports you can be so involved from such an early stage that you build a family while you also build the next champion. Of all the horses you have owned over time… If there was one particular horse that you have bonded with, who was it and why? I don’t think you can bond with just one of these magnificent animals, each one is different and brings so much to you in their development. As Darren rarely sees his horses, when one competes and wins a big race such as the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, the occasion is stamped in his memory forever. Darren can still feel the excitement of seeing all that hard work come together this time last year when Houtzen won the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Darren and Noelle Halpin after they won the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Houtzen in 2018 Darren believes he has the right strategy to be a part of the journey he loves as often as possible, he owns multiple horses, with multiple trainers across multiple states. He can shape more champions and be part of more experiences this way. How you can do this with miRunners With miRunners you can follow this strategy too, with different horses in different states paired with different trainers. miRunners aims to bring the best horses together with the best trainers and make them affordable so anyone who has a passion for racing can join the journey of premium level thoroughbred ownership. As an owner you’ll receive your share of prize money, be invited to meet your horse, see it progress in the lead up to its first race, and you will receive regular video updates from your trainer. Want to get involved in the new miRunners model? Make sure you view our available thoroughbreds and remember, if you purchase more than one unit in the same thoroughbred, the additional monthly fee reduces! Return to blog page View our stable Get to know new miRunners owner Darren Halpin We found the below article that was written on new miRunners owner Darren Halpin back in January 2019, and thought it was too good not to share! We hope you enjoy getting to know Darren a bit better by reading the below! “When far North Queensland is your home, thoroughbred ownership takes on a different look. You rely on technology and your team and it becomes all about building your own champion from the start. The miRunners ownership experience delivers its ownership reports digitally, with videos giving owners a perch on their trainers’ shoulders. This is the technology that prolific owner Darren Halpin relies on. Darren currently has 30 horses across 11 trainers and drives his successful business from the idyllic location of Cairns. It is only when one of his horses is running in a major race that he can take the time to be there in person, yet he keeps coming back to purchase more and more thoroughbreds every year. We asked Darren what drives this ongoing desire and his suggestions for new owners to enjoy the experience. What is it about the thoroughbred that draws you so passionately to ownership in such a big way? For me it is all about the excitement of watching your thoroughbred train, grow and mature. You work so hard to see what it is you can end up with and you are involved in shaping a champion. This is such an incredible journey that is all engrossing. You can never tell precisely what you will end up with and every thoroughbred has their own personality. It’s not often in sports you can be so involved from such an early stage that you build a family while you also build the next champion. Of all the horses you have owned over time… If there was one particular horse that you have bonded with, who was it and why? I don’t think you can bond with just one of these magnificent animals, each one is different and brings so much to you in their development. As Darren rarely sees his horses, when one competes and wins a big race such as the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, the occasion is stamped in his memory forever. Darren can still feel the excitement of seeing all that hard work come together this time last year when Houtzen
All you need to know about the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly trained by Waterhouse & Bott
All you need to know about the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly trained by Waterhouse & Bott About Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke A striking filly by up and coming sire Cosmic Force Purchased at 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 795) for AUD $242,000 (inc GST) from Sledmere Stud in Scone, NSW. Cosmic Force was a pre-Christmas 2YO by one of Australia’s hottest young sires Deep Field He was the 2019 Golden Slipper favourite after demolishing the field in the Group 3 Pago Pago by over 7 lengths, the largest winning margin by a 2YO in a group race this millennium Broke a race record defeating Standout and Microphone in the time-honoured Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes also won by the likes of Exceed and Excel, Fastnet Rock, Brazen Beau, Zoustar, and Russian Revolution. What they have to say about sire Cosmic Force: “When they win by that far it is ability.” – co-trainer Peter Snowden, Sydney Morning Herald March 19, 2019 “When he was on song he was dynamic. He was very, very good” – co-trainer Peter Snowden, The Courier, October 30, 2019 Full pedigree here About The Trainer Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott have been in partnership since 2016 and they have been a dominating force in the Australian thoroughbred industry ever since. The story of Tulloch Lodge began in 1941 when TJ Smith, Gai’s father, received his training licence. During the next fifty years, Tulloch Lodge produced some of the best horses ever to run in Australia, including the legendary Kingston Town and Tulloch. TJ became the most successful trainer of Group 1 winners in Australia, training a record 282 winners at the highest level, and receiving 33 consecutive trainers’ premierships. Following in her father’s footsteps, Gai has trained 150 Group 1 winners, including seven Golden Slippers. To date, Gai & Adrian have collectively trained 16 Group 1 winners. Partnership with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing/Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA)/Kestrel Thoroughbreds miRunners have bought into the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly in partnership with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing, Suman Hedge Bloodstock, and Kestrel Thoroughbreds. miRunners have 50% ownership of this filly. Ongoing Costs The monthly management fee for your first “horse lot” in each horse is $11 (inc GST) per month. You only pay this management fee on your first “horse lot” purchased. The monthly training fees for the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly is $4.95 per month. This means your ongoing monthly costs for one “horse lot” is $15.95. For any additional “horse lots” purchased, you will just pay the $4.95 per month on top of the $15.95 you pay for your first lot (i.e. for 2 “horse lots”, the ongoing costs will be $20.90 per month). You can purchase up to 5 “horse lots” in one horse. At the end of the experience, any surplus training fees will be reimbursed to owners. **Please note that the monthly subscription payments will start on May 15 2023, regardless of when you purchased your “horse lot/s” prior to this date. If you purchase after April 30 2023, the cost will increase. Benefits of ownership Certificate of ownership Opportunities to meet Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke and Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Weekly video, audio and email updates from Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott and other handlers Pro-rata share of prize money won by Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke You join a community of like-minded horse racing enthusiasts who share your passion, and who you can connect and network with The opportunity to gain access to exclusive events and racing facilities, providing an enjoyable and unique experience Emotional connection and thrill of owning a racehorse Don’t miss out on this filly! Return to blog page View our stable All you need to know about the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly trained by Waterhouse & Bott About Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke A striking filly by up and coming sire Cosmic Force Purchased at 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 795) for AUD $242,000 (inc GST) from Sledmere Stud in Scone, NSW. Cosmic Force was a pre-Christmas 2YO by one of Australia’s hottest young sires Deep Field He was the 2019 Golden Slipper favourite after demolishing the field in the Group 3 Pago Pago by over 7 lengths, the largest winning margin by a 2YO in a group race this millennium Broke a race record defeating Standout and Microphone in the time-honoured Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes also won by the likes of Exceed and Excel, Fastnet Rock, Brazen Beau, Zoustar, and Russian Revolution. What they have to say about sire Cosmic Force: “When they win by that far it is ability.” – co-trainer Peter Snowden, Sydney Morning Herald March 19, 2019 “When he was on song he was dynamic. He was very, very good” – co-trainer Peter Snowden, The Courier, October 30, 2019 Full pedigree here About The Trainer Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott have been in partnership since 2016 and they have been a dominating force in the Australian thoroughbred industry ever since. The story of Tulloch Lodge began in 1941 when TJ Smith, Gai’s father, received his training licence. During the next fifty years, Tulloch Lodge produced some of the best horses ever to run in Australia, including the legendary Kingston Town and Tulloch. TJ became the most successful trainer of Group 1 winners in Australia, training a record 282 winners at the highest level, and receiving 33 consecutive trainers’ premierships. Following in her father’s footsteps, Gai has trained 150 Group 1 winners, including seven Golden Slippers. To date, Gai & Adrian have collectively trained 16 Group 1 winners. Partnership with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing/Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA)/Kestrel Thoroughbreds miRunners have bought into the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly in partnership with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing, Suman Hedge Bloodstock, and Kestrel Thoroughbreds. miRunners have 50% ownership of this filly. Ongoing Costs The monthly management fee for your first “horse lot” in each horse is $11 (inc GST) per month. You only pay this management fee on your first