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…

Extreme Choice x Little Nikkas On Sale Now!

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We are thrilled to announce that the Extreme Choice x Little Nikkas colt purchased at the 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale is on sale NOW. Don’t miss out on your chance to own this stunning grey colt trained by Phillip Stokes in Victoria, in partnership with Bennett Racing.  About Extreme Choice x Little Nikkas: A striking grey colt by leading sire Extreme Choice Purchased at 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 69) for AUD $341,000 (inc GST) from Cressfield Stud in Scone, NSW. Extreme Choice has the highest stakes winners to runners ratio of any sire in the Southern…

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…