Active Management Beyond the Sale

Every horse purchased by Astute Bloodstock is managed by us.

Races can be won or lost by the smallest margins, hence why every 1% counts.

We work closely with Australia’s top trainers and regularly inspect our horses at stables and farms to ensure they receive tailored attention. As your Racing Manager, we are committed to placing each horse in the best environment all year-round.

We prioritise transparency, so you will always understand the reasoning behind every key decision. We treat every horse as an elite athlete, not a commodity, and smart management is just as important as smart buying.

Our comprehensive racing management includes:

• Horse Inspections: In-person inspections at least every two months to ensure year-round care, with detailed reports shared with owners.
• Facility Selection: Choosing the best spelling farms, dressage/pre-training facilities, and trainers tailored to each horse’s needs.
• Race Programming: Collaborating with trainers to create the ideal race schedule.
• Placement Strategy: Strategically entering horses in races where they can be competitive, avoiding races where they have little chance of success. As a rule, we rarely run horses with odds above 15/1.
• Jockey Selection: Booking the best jockeys available, particularly for stakes races.
• Trial and Race Attendance: Attending most trials and races (for NSW-based horses).
• Progress Updates: Providing regular updates on the horse’s condition, training, and performance.
• Form Analysis: Offering race insights when relevant.
• Veterinary Care: Seeking second opinions on veterinary matters when necessary.
• Owner Hospitality: Coordinating race-day hospitality where appropriate.
• Transport Logistics: Organising smooth and reliable horse transport between facilities when horses are moving from A to B. 
• Online sales: Listing and marketing horses online should at the end of their racing career

Management Fee‬

‭We charge a‬‭ one-time management fee of $1,500 + GST‬‭ per shareholder‬‭ for‬ the duration of your horse’s entire racing career. This fee, payable upon‬ purchase, eliminates monthly billing and streamlines the process for owners.‬

‭By charging a single fee, we focus entirely on your horse’s‬‭ success and‬ well-being‬‭ , rather than administrative tasks.‬

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