Naming nominations now LIVE for Star Turn x Divergence

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The time has come for the Star Turn x Divergence colt to be named! Naming nominations are now live… How do I name this horse? Entry is super simple! You can submit your name nomination 2 ways: via the Facebook post on our miRunners Facebook page or you can email us at support@mirunners.com. Type your suggested name in the comments and in 25 words or less explain what inspired your name suggestion. The origin/inspiration should be included in the same comment. We encourage creativity.  Entries close 11:59pm Sunday 20th August, 2023. Keep in mind names must: Be a maximum of 18…

Naming nominations now LIVE for Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke

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The time has come for the Cosmic Force x Divine Stryke filly to be named! Naming nominations are now live… How do I name this horse? Entry is super simple! You can submit your name nomination 2 ways: via the Facebook post on our miRunners Facebook page or you can email us at support@mirunners.com. Type your suggested name in the comments and in 25 words or less explain what inspired your name suggestion. The origin/inspiration should be included in the same comment. We encourage creativity. Ideally beyond simply dads name combined with mums. Entries close 11:59pm Sunday 9 July 2023.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A massive community to join built on the love of ownership- miRunners

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Dusty plains to sandy seashores, dirt tracks to turf tracks, racing in Queensland has got it all. From the magic of the summer racing carnival that attracts identities from all around the globe, to racing at tracks a stone’s throw away from the beach, there is no place as picturesque to experience racehorse ownership. Now thanks to the miRunners and Racing Queensland partnership, every Australian has the opportunity to jump onboard the ride as an owner with access to affordable premium bred racehorses.  Being part of the miRunners community means sharing an interest in more than just racing. It is…

Don’t settle off the pace- You will miss out!

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In the blink of an eye Dusty Tycoon was sold out and dashing into the winners circle on track for the Magic Millions. While the Hinchinbrook x Gaze colt sold just as quick in preparation for his race debut. As miRunners is preparing to gallop into the festive season, there is no doubt sales are about to jump out of the barriers for our 3 remaining two-year-olds. With units available to purchase in our premium-bred fillies by Snitzel, Exceed and Excel and Hinchinbrook from $187 per unit + $15 per month, now is the time to give the gift of…

miRunners Raceday Recap- Dusty Tycoon and Zoushack

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Dusty Tycoon and Zoushack headlined the quality of miRunners horses as they gave the whole community a reason to celebrate over the past fortnight. The excitement was highlighted by race caller Josh Fleming as Dusty Tycoon stormed passed the Sunshine Coast Turf Club winning post first. “And I can hear the miRunners team cheering from up here,” he said. These cheers continued all the way down to Victoria as Zoushack tackled the Magic Millions 3&4YO Classic. In his first start in a month, finishing fourth in a quality field, it was a promising indication that miRunners owners just may get…

Be the envy of racehorse owners everywhere with units in an Exceed And Excel 2YO and Edmonds Racing

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Last Saturday saw a monumental moment for exciting sire Exceed and Excel. Quite simply Exceed and Excel sired the quinella in the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington Racecourse with runners Exceedance and Bivouac. The Coolmore Stud Stakes is arguably Australia’s most important sire’s race of the year and to take out the quinella has everyone looking for an Exceed and Excel 2YO to snap up. You can see this moment in racing history below:   The Exceed and Excel factor is one that places miRunners and Team Edmonds on the right track to deliver on racing’s big stage. With Exceed…

Equine Welfare a priority for miRunners

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The welfare of each and every miRunners horses begins immediately when they enter the miRunners system and finishes well after their racing career is complete.  This value is paramount to the miRunners model as we believe our horses are more than just talented athletes. Our horses are a founding representation of the community we have built that love more than just racing but also the thoroughbred animal.  In the wider racing community, Racing New South Wales and Racing Victoria have developed comprehensive programs that capture the commitment the industry has to go to ensuring the care of these animals. Team…

And The Winning Name Is….

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It was an action packed morning for all of the miRunners community as the Written Tycoon x Sponsored filly hit Doomben racecourse for her first official jump-out. Hearing your horses 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. With naming suggestions for this Robert Heathcote trained filly submitted from all across Australia, her impressive trial was one to cheer her name about. The miRunners ownership model aims to engage the wider community to get involved with naming their horses by allowing suggestions to…

A potent combination of Magic Millions winning trainer and prolific 2YO sire

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From the prestige of Royal Ascot to the pristine beaches of Queensland the in-form Toby Edmonds has experienced racing all around the world. The Gold Coast-based horseman is a master of his craft who is no stranger in traveling horses between hemispheres to race on the global stage. Now currently in a training partnership with his son Trent, the combination knows what it takes to get a horse to excel, especially when it comes to fillies and mares. Now is your chance to jump on board and exceed the ownership ride with Team Edmonds and miRunners. The unnamed two-year-old filly…

Everest Day 2018 – A day to remember for many Zoushack owners

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Last year on Everest Day, Zoushack made his debut in the Victory Vein Plate on a dismal day at Randwick. It surely wasn’t a dismal day for Zoushack owners however, who enjoyed every minute of their ownership experience. With over 40,000 attendees there for Australia’s richest race on turf, Zoushack owners felt like royalty watching their boy take to the track for the first time. Experiencing the mounting yard at Randwick and meeting trainer David Hayes as well as two-time Everest winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy is something they will never forget.  Not much went right for Zoushack in the run,…

Become a player in the Australian Racing boom

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Whether it is the attractive prize money on offer, the glitz and glamour of down under racing carnivals, it is no doubt Australia is the country that aspiring global players want to get that win on their passport. Since the 1800’s Australian racing has captured the interests of international raiders in their quest for equine glory. The prestige of winning a race on Australian turf has lured some of the world’s most influential people such as Godolphin founder His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and The Queen of England.  Whilst the possibility of Australians owning a racehorse bred…

Your Chance to Race With Royalty

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Owning an expensive racehorse with racing royalty is now affordable with miRunners. The currently unnamed two-year-old filly by highly regarded stallion Hinchinbrook, is to be trained in partnership by the first lady of racing Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.  As a premium-bred filly purchased from the Magic Millions 2019 Gold Coast Yearling Sale, now is the time to take the leap and experience affordable racehorse ownership at just $187 per ownership unit.  With a resume boasting over 130 Group One wins highlighted by six Golden Slipper victories and achieving the two-year-old Triple Crown twice with Dance Hero and Pierro, juvenile…