Everything you need to know about gelding

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Gelding has often been a touchy subject in racing and a topic of debate between owners and trainers of colts since racing began. The hopes that the newly purchased colt that earns a huge fortune on the track, can then be sold or syndicated for telephone number figures, are front of mind for many owners.  This however hinges on great wins at the track and this becomes the first and foremost goal of trainers and owners when they have a colt that has potential to be a very successful racehorse.  Respected trainer David Hayes sees the role of gelding as…

Get to know new miRunners owner Darren Halpin

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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…

All you need to know about the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly trained by Waterhouse & Bott

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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…

The benefits of thoroughbred ownership

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Being the owner of a racehorse is a thrill like no other with benefits that the general punter could previously only dream of. Now the excitement and benefits of racehorse ownership is affordable to everyone. For years the benefits listed below have been available only to those who can afford to spend the big dollars but thanks to miRunners and other micro syndications, racing ownership has now been made affordable for all Australians. Certificate of ownership Within a week of purchasing a unit in your racehorse you will receive a personalised certificate of ownership which includes the number of units…

miRunners trainers leave their mark on the $11 million Magic Millions day

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Fresh from a busy fortnight inspecting and buying some of the finest young horses Australia has to offer, newly announced trainers for miRunners dominated the spoils of the $11 million Magic Millions race day on the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast locals Trent and Toby Edmonds trained Alpine Edge started the day off strongly with an emphatic victory in the Racing Queensland Magic Millions QTIS Open over 1300m. The son of Better Than Ready put in a career best performance to break a 76 week drought on Queensland’s richest race day. Team Edmonds also prepared Me Me Lagarde, who ran…

Dusty Tycoon draws a crowd to her first trial back

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It was an exciting morning at Doomben last Tuesday with Dusty Tycoon returning to the trials following her invasive throat surgery a few months ago, with Rob and her owners just absolutely thrilled to see her back at the track. Dusty Tycoon showed us all that she still has it, putting in a super effort in her first trial back last week finishing second by a whisker. The best part is that she her breathing was perfect and she recovered well, which is all we can hope for at this stage. Watch a replay of her trial below: She will…

Owners gather at Morphettville to watch Bellarine Beauty trial 

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It was great to see Bellarine Beauty back at the trials last week at Morphettville for new trainer Michael Hickmott. What made the morning even better was the many owners that showed up to support her!  It was just a quiet trial for Bellarine Beauty last week at Morphettville however she definitely enjoyed the love given to her by the owners in attendance! Trainer Michael Hickmott and jockey Jess Eaton also took time out of their morning to chat with owners and update them on how she is going in the stables. Bellarine Beauty has settled into her new South…

Eduardo’s Everest silks explained

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Eduardo will run in the 2020 Everest in partnership with Eduardo’s owners and Everest slot holder miRunners. miRunners, who are on a mission to make the top end of racing affordable to all Australians, have recently launched ‘The Racing League’ www.trl.net. In rolling out what is shaping as one of sport’s next big innovations, Eduardo will run in the merged Eduardo colours combined with The Racing League logo. “We have on-sold the Everest slot at exactly the price we paid for it. It was never our intention to make any money from partnering with thousands of Australians in this year’s…

2020 Everest announcement: Australia’s most improved sprinter to represent more than 2,000 real Australians in The 2020 TAB Everest

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Eduardo – Australia’s most improved sprinter– will represent miRunners in the 2020 Everest. The more than 2,000 individuals who have bought into miRunners 1,000 micro slots, at $880 each, were thrown a major curve ball when Rothfire broke down when running as the shortest priced favourite in Golden Rose history last weekend. The 2,000 microslot holders were called on to refresh their vote for their preferred runner and the miRunners panel of Mark Waugh, Lizzie Jelfs, Dan O’Sullivan and Tye Angland were quick to move once the worst was confirmed for Rothfire.  “The issue in such circumstances is that many…

An insight into miEverest panel member Mark Waugh

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The only thing Mark Waugh enjoys more than reeling off centuries for his country, is analysing race form and backing winners at the track.  The man they call “Junior” thrilled the cricket world for over a decade, playing 128 Test matches and posting 20 majestic centuries. Along with that he helped revolutionize the opening batsman’s role in One Day Internationals making 18 centuries. Waugh also impressed as a national selector and is now regarded as one of the sports most respected cricket commentators.  Waugh has always been a keen punter and racing enthusiast, having been introduced to the sport through…

An insight into miEverest panel member Daniel O’Sullivan

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It’s one of the toughest games on the planet. Not only being a professional punter but better than that, a successful one.  Daniel O’Sullivan has lived by his wits as a pro punter for the past 20 years. Always seeking ‘an edge’, Dan is analytical and lives by ethos of ‘there’s no such thing certainty’. Dan is known as a man who can “find the value runner” a horse he considers is over the odds.  Having established the Betsmart Racing Service (www.betsmart.racing), he has developed hundreds of articles for the punter, increasing education and knowledge across the industry. Daniel is…

An insight into miEverest panel member Lizzie Jelfs

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Not too many people globally have a better ‘eye’ for a thoroughbred than Lizzie Jelfs. She has quickly won over the toughest of all critics, “the Aussie punter”, with her mounting yard analysis on Sky Racing and the Seven Network, often providing winners a big odds. Go Lizzie! Originally hailing from Oxford in England (she’s almost dropped the accent), Jelfs came to Australia in 2001 with aspirations of becoming a jockey. Working under the tutelage of the great CS Hayes, Jelfs worked as the travelling foreperson for the Lindsay Park team. However, it is in-front of the camera where Jelfs…

An insight into miEverest panel member Tye Angland

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A hugely respected jockey on the world stage, with prize money earnings over $50m and 11 Group 1’s to his name, Tye will provide a vital insight into tactics, form and the right character of horse for the miEverest campaign. If we are looking for inspiration from our expert panel, look no further than Tye Angland. They don’t come any tougher than Tye, he is immensely proud of his New South Wales country upbringing, where he cut his teeth as a rodeo rider before graduating to the jockey ranks, including a long stint in Hong Kong. Angland’s career as a jockey…

And the winning name is…

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Hearing your horse’s name broadcasted for the first time across the track and nationally on television is one of the many thrills of being a race horse owner. The miRunners ownership model aims to engage the wider community to get involved with naming their horses by allowing suggestions to be submitted by the public.  An exclusive miRunners owner privilege is that the final racing name is selected only by owners involved in each horse. By casting a vote from a list of shortlisted suggestions, control is placed in the owner’s hands to select the winning name that will be called…

miRunners Professional Athletes

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From the moment all miRunners horses enter our system, they are treated to exceptional care that is tailored to meet their individual needs. Just like professional athletes, the services available to ensure peak performance is endless. Think farriers, dentists, chiropractors and veterinarians—professional services for professional athletes. Gaelic Puzzle arriving at Emeran Park in December.    There is no better example of this than the rehab program our three-year-old filly Gaelic Puzzle is receiving for an injury sustained to her hamstring. Currently in the care of Shannon Betts and her expert team, Ruby-Jean as she is affectionately known, is thriving in…

Don’t Miss Out- Final Units Remaining

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The field has turned into the straight… 200 left to run… they are in the final 100… that’s it there are only 50 units remaining!  The two remaining miRunners fillies, Excel In The Sun trained by Toby and Trent Edmonds and Hinchinbrook x Koonoomoo trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, are down to final units with Excel In The Sun having less than 50 ownership units left to purchase. With impressive reports on both horses received from their stables, don’t miss out on your chance to experience the adrenaline-charged rush of racehorse ownership. Toby Edmonds continues to be pleased…

Raceday Recap: The $2 Million Inglis Millennium

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Last Wednesday all of the miRunners community had their eyes turned towards Warwick Farm as the Lindsay Park trained Fixated lined up for his biggest race yet, the $2 million Inglis Millennium- 2YOS.  Originally scheduled to be run on the Saturday prior, extreme weather conditions forced the race meeting to be postponed. Both Inglis feature races were then shifted to the Wednesday program despite deteriorating conditions.  As the race meeting rolled into town, the sun was shining, the humidity was present, and the miRunners mantra of 2x2x2 was ready to heat up the track.  With miRunners community members out to…

SAGANAKI- Team Thoroughbred NSW Report Card

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From the moment a horse enters the miRunners system, their welfare is always the highest priority. When Saganaki was retired from racing, we knew that only the most loving and caring home would do. Thanks to Team Thoroughbred a Racing NSW initiative, Bluey, as he is affectionately known, has received the royal retiree treatment and has passed his assessments with flying colours. From the entire miRunners community a big thank you must be extended to all of Team Thoroughbred and Racing NSW for their continued dedication to each horse before, during and after their racing career.  

Numbers Don’t Lie

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From starting barriers to tote prices and last start form, racing is a sport that relies on numbers. When taking a closer look at the miRunners two-year-olds that have already debuted this year, it becomes clear that numbers don’t lie. 2 x 2YO’s to have hit the track this season: Dusty Tycoon and Fixated 2 $2 Million Races: $2M The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the 2020 Inglis Millennium 2 x Months: January and February Dusty Tycoon, a $176,000 purchase from the January 2019 Gold Coast Yearling Sale, was a clear standout for the miRunners bloodstock team…

And The Winning Name Is…

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The Hinchinbrook x Gaze colt has caught the eye of the miRunners community as he prepares to head to the Inglis Millennium 2YO on Saturday 8th February 2020.  Trained by Lindsay Park, in his second trial the colt jumped straight to the lead and was never in doubt as he powered home to victory much to the delight of co-trainer David Hayes.  “He is a horse that is going to win plenty of races, and we are very happy with him.” Hayes said.  The colt by Hinchinbrook then proved in the Blue Diamond Preview that he is a horse to…