Racehorse Share Gifts: Who Sells Them
Yes, you can give someone a racehorse share, a racing club membership or a gift voucher. We read the websites of 94 syndicates and clubs on 23 Oct 2026, and 13 say you can buy for someone else: 4 sell gift vouchers and 9 set up a gift share or membership. Prices start at £10 for a voucher. Here is what each one says, with the cost as published.
Gifting A Racehorse Share: What You Actually Get
A racehorse share isn't a horse with a bow on. What you're giving is a place in a group that owns (or leases) a horse, or a membership of a racing club. Here's what that usually means:
- A voucher lets them choose. They pick the horse themselves, so you don't have to guess whether they prefer Flat or Jumps.
- A gift share or membership is set up in their name. You choose the horse or club, and the syndicate sends a welcome or gift pack. What's in it varies: a certificate, photos, fact sheets or a video book.
- It isn't always ownership. A lease share or club membership gives someone a horse to follow without owning part of it. Our guide to leasing vs buying a racehorse explains the difference.
- Costs may carry on. A one-payment membership covers the period you've paid for. A share with a monthly fee keeps costing money, so agree who pays it.
- Owners' badges aren't automatic. Check whether the recipient gets one before you promise a day at the races.
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Syndicates And Clubs With A Gift Option
13 listings: 10 in the UK and 3 in Ireland. Cheapest published price first; tap a heading to re-sort.
| Syndicate | The Gift | Gift Cost As Published | Est. First Year | Deadline Or Validity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaceShare / Santorini Thoroughbreds Syndicate | Gift voucher Gift vouchers sent by email or post on a date you choose, redeemed online so the recipient picks the horse; or gift a share in a specific horse | Vouchers £10 to £10,000 | Ask syndicate | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Racing Club (RC Syndicates) Syndicate | Gift voucher Gift vouchers redeemed online (recipient picks the horse), emailed on a date you choose and valid 12 months from activation; or gift a share in a specific horse | Vouchers £10 to £1,000 (digital free, printed +£3.99); shares from £40 | Ask syndicate | No last-order date stated Vouchers valid 12 months from activation | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Owners Group Syndicate | Gift share Shares can be bought as a gift online or by phone; the welcome pack goes to you or straight to the recipient, and you can choose a date | Current shares £37 to £75 (one Flat filly £1,570) | Ask syndicate | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Middleham Park Racing Syndicate | Gift voucher Personalised gift voucher for any amount above £50, valid 12 months, usable as part payment towards a share; ordered by email | Voucher for any amount above £50 | £1,820 2.5% share in Um Wadi (cheapest current listing; monthlies from 1 Nov 2026) | No last-order date stated Voucher valid for 12 months | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗Work Out The Cost |
| Elite Racing Club Racing club | Gift share Gift membership option when you join (6 months £59 or 12 months £99); choose the start date, such as Christmas Day, and have the pack sent to you to hand over | £59 for 6 months, £99 for 12 months | £99 12-month Club membership (no further payment requests) | No last-order date stated Membership runs 6 or 12 months; you choose the start date | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗Work Out The Cost |
| Amazing Racing Syndicates Syndicate | Gift share Shares can be bought as a gift, with a gift pack: Certificate of Ownership, horse photo and fact sheets | Lease shares with no upfront cost (est. £420 for the first year); purchase shares e.g. 5% £400 | £420 1% lease share (no upfront cost) | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗Work Out The Cost |
| Martin Keighley Racing Partnerships Syndicate | Gift share Its Racing Club membership (12 months, follow 2 horses, capped at 50 members) is described on its ownership page as "the perfect gift for that special person"; no separate gift-voucher process is described | £500 a year for Racing Club membership | £500 Racing Club (capped at 50 members, 2 horses) | No last-order date stated 12 months | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗Work Out The Cost |
| Pompey Ventures Syndicate | Gift share Gift a share with a gift pack (a bespoke video book, photos and a personal message); choose the horse and share size, then they send a price. If you've left it late, they can email a digital copy | 1.25% shares from £591.50, 2.5% from £1,082; they send a price for your choice | Ask syndicate | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Hambleton Racing Syndicate | Gift share A personal gift service, arranged with the team rather than online; Hambleton says it has presented share certificates at the stables | Shares from around £3,000, plus monthly costs of £299 to £355 depending on the trainer | £7,629 1/12 share in the Kodi Bear filly (Karl Burke), cheapest current listing | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗Work Out The Cost |
| Old Gold Racing Syndicate | Gift share Say you're buying for someone else at checkout and a customised welcome pack is sent in their name | Not stated on the page: the price depends on the horse | Not published | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Pimlico Racing Ireland (€) Syndicate | Gift share Shares can be bought as a gift; besides the free welcome pack there are special gift packages, arranged by contacting the syndicate manager | Euro prices on its site (not converted); gift packages by enquiry | Euros: not estimated | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Royal Racing Club Ireland (€) Racing club | Gift voucher Gift vouchers from €50 to €500 in its online shop; for a Christmas or birthday membership, buy a voucher and email the club to agree the start date | Vouchers €50 to €500; full-year membership €1,000 (single) | Euros: not estimated | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
| Shamrock Thoroughbreds Ireland (€) Syndicate | Gift share Its FAQ says you can buy a share as a gift and it will "do our best to make your gift special"; no packages or prices are listed | Euro prices on its site (not converted); no gift prices listed | Euros: not estimated | No last-order date stated | Our ProfileTheir Site ↗Gift Page ↗ |
Gift wording, prices and validity are as each syndicate publishes them on its own site, read on 23 Oct 2026 (links under "Gift Page"). "Est. First Year" comes from our first-year cost estimates for the cheapest share we can cost and isn't the price of the gift itself; "Ask syndicate" means the published prices don't add up to a clear year. Prices in euros are shown exactly as published, never converted, and left out of sorting, the budget bands and the calculator. Gift options and prices change, so confirm with the syndicate before you pay. None of the 13 states a last-order date for Christmas on the page we read, so ask when you'd need to order for it to arrive in time.
Gifts Under £100, £250 And £500
Where a gift has a published sterling price, here is what fits each budget. Each band includes the cheaper ones. Only published prices are used; a figure with a share's monthly fees on top will cost more than the first payment.
| Budget | Gifts | What Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Under £100 | 5 | RaceShare / Santorini Thoroughbreds (vouchers from £10) Racing Club (RC Syndicates) (vouchers from £10) Owners Group (current shares from £37) Middleham Park Racing (voucher from £50) Elite Racing Club (£59 for 6 months) |
| Under £250 | 5 | Nothing new: no gift in our data has a fixed price between this and the band before. The flexible vouchers above can be any amount you choose. |
| Under £500 | 6 | Everything above, plus: Amazing Racing Syndicates (lease share, est. £420 first year) |
| £500 Or More | 3 | Martin Keighley Racing Partnerships (Racing Club, £500 a year) Pompey Ventures (1.25% shares from £591.50) Hambleton Racing (shares from about £3,000) |
| No Sterling Price Published | 4 | Old Gold Racing (price not stated on the page) Pimlico Racing (euros, not converted) Royal Racing Club (euros, not converted) Shamrock Thoroughbreds (euros, not converted) |
The price is the lowest gift price the syndicate publishes, or for Amazing Racing Syndicates our estimate of the first year. Vouchers can be bought for any amount within the range shown.
Before You Buy A Gift
Five quick checks so the present is a pleasure rather than a puzzle:
- Check the start date. Does the membership or share start when you pay, or on a date you choose? Some let you pick one, such as Christmas Day, so updates don't land before the big reveal.
- Check who's named as owner. Ask whose name goes on the agreement, the certificate and the racing registration, yours or the recipient's.
- Check whether they must register or complete forms. Some owners need to sign an agreement or send ID details before the share starts. Ask what the recipient has to do, so the gift isn't a chore.
- Check refunds and cooling-off. Ask what happens if they don't want it, or if you change your mind. Find out if there's a refund or cooling-off period and whether a voucher expires.
- Share a copy of the terms. Send the recipient the syndicate's terms with the gift, so they know the cost, what's included, how long it lasts and what happens at the end.
Not On The List? Ask About A Gift
A syndicate that isn't above may still help. We only list the ones that say so on their own site, and we couldn't find a gift option on the pages we read for the other 81. That doesn't mean they'd say no. Send them a short message; here's one you can copy.
You could say: Hi, I'd like to buy a racehorse share (or a membership) as a Christmas present for someone. Could you tell me: (1) do you do gift shares or vouchers, and what do they cost? (2) can I choose the start date, and is there a last date to order for Christmas? (3) whose name goes on the agreement, and does the recipient need to complete any forms? (4) is there a refund or cooling-off period? (5) can you send me the terms so I can pass a copy on? Thanks!
The 81 Listings We Read With No Gift Option Stated
Alan King Racing Club, All For One Racing, BDR Syndicates, BG Racing Syndicates, Blazing Blues and Twos Racing Club, Charlie Longsdon Racing, Chris Honour Racing, Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing – Ed Bethell, Clewer Racing Syndicate, Closutton Racing Club, Crest Racing, Cullentra Racing Club, Dare 2 Dream Racing, Decimus Racing, Diomed Racing, Dynasty Racing, Emris Racing, Ewan Whillans Racing Club, Fakenham Race Club, Foxtrot Racing Management, Fred Archer Racing Syndicates, Geegeez Syndicates, Grange Park Racing, Greenall Guerriero Racing, Harry Whittington Racing, Heart of the South Racing, Hicky Parmar Racing, Highclere Racing, HP Racing – Henry Ponsonby, Iain Jardine Racing Club, Inside Track Racing, Insignia Racing, Johnnie Delta Racing, Kennet Valley Syndicates, Kim Bailey Racing, Kübler Racing Syndicates, Let's Be Lucky Racing, Lilly Hall Syndicates, Lucinda Russell Racing Syndicates, Making Headway Racing, MRC International, My Racing Manager, Newmarket Racing Club, Nick Brown Racing, Nick Kent Racing, Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates, Oakman Racing Club, OLBG Racing Syndicates, On The Gallops Racing Club, Ontoawinner, Opulence Thoroughbreds, Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate, Potwell Racing Syndicate, Premier Thoroughbred Racing, Quantum Ellipsis, Quest Thoroughbreds, Racehorse-Ownership.com (HW Racing), Racing Knights, Rebel Racing, Roudee Racing, Royal Arch Racing, Run Away Racing, Sapphire Racing Partnerships, Shark Hanlon Racing Club, Solario Racing, Stepping Stones Racing (Christian Williams), Stockton Hall Racing Syndicates, Stuart Edmunds Racing Club, Syndicates.Racing, Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club, Temple Bloodstock, The Horse Watchers, The Legacy Group Racing Club, The Morestead Syndicates, The Race and Stay Racing Club, Thurloe Thoroughbreds, Tim Easterby – Reality Partnerships, URSA Major Racing, Value Racing Club, Vesper Solis Racing, Whitsbury Racing. We couldn't read the websites of Diamond Racing, Harriet Dickin Racing, Hot To Trot Racing, Mills Racing, Quantum Leap Racing, Racing To Profit Syndicate, Slieve Foye Racing Syndicate (they block automated visits), so we can't say either way for those.
Three that mention gifts or vouchers but aren't a gift option: Emris Racing (its FAQ says paying 12 months in advance is a 'great gift option' but describes no gift product), The Race and Stay Racing Club (sells travel vouchers, not shares), Fakenham Race Club (the racecourse sells race-day gift vouchers, not club membership).
Keep Reading
- Buying A Racehorse Share As A GiftOur full gift guide: two kinds of gift, what makes a good one and ideas by budget.
- Lease Vs Buy: Owning, Sharing Or Leasing A Racehorse ExplainedWhy a lease share or club membership gives access, not ownership.
- Cheapest SyndicatesLowest upfront, monthly and first-year costs across the directory.
- Racehorse Syndicate Price IndexThe median first-year cost, tracked each month.
- Cost CalculatorWork out a full first year for a share before you buy it as a gift.
- Racing ClubsMemberships compared: usually the cheapest way in.
General information from what syndicates publish, not financial advice or a recommendation. Racehorse ownership is a hobby, not an investment. Always read the syndicate agreement before paying. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.