Why Ursa? Our owners share their experiences with Team Battenberg
Here at Ursa Major we like to think we put owners at the heart of everything we do.
From the day you join we want you to feel a part of the Ursa Family, with the best value fees, the most updates on your horse and an unrivalled community spirit.
From race planning to owners’ badges; jockey bookings to gallops footage - we want you to feel at the centre of your horse’s journey - because you are.
Quite frankly, without you, syndicates like ours wouldn’t exist - and we get that. We believe honesty, transparency and value for money will make your experience fully enjoyable.
We are building an enviable record on the track - but even when things don’t go to plan, we know that our owners will still enjoy the experience.
We have an unrivalled record at getting you on the track with an owners’ badge giving you access to the parade ring to meet the jockey and see your horse up close.
But even if you can’t make the track, pre and post race videos from the trainer and jockey will let you feel a part of the action wherever you are.
Add to that regular stable visits, open days, competitions and lively chat groups and we are confident you won’t find a better value ownership experience anywhere.
But don’t just take our word for it - here are some messages we have received from our owners in just the last few weeks:
Bruce Underhill: “I’m now into my third year with Ursa Major Racing Club and the experience is second to none.
“The regularity and content of the updates from the club and its trainers is outstanding; they are not limited to your own horse or horses; you get to keep up with the development of all of the club horses like they are your own.
“When race day comes along, the club cannot do enough to help you be a part of it, whether that’s negotiating extra badges for owners and plus ones or if unable to attend the pre and post race videos with trainer and jockey thoughts.
“Not only is it the best value around for real racing ownership, I’ve made new friends that I now consider friends for life. Priceless”
Alan Moody: “I have been involved in racing syndicates for 14 years but the level of communication from Ursa has been the best by far.
“Not only do you get information about your own horse but all the other horses in the club as well.
“Craig also goes the extra mile to ensure that all owners get badges when their horse runs. I can't recommend Ursa Major Racing highly enough.
Chris Liddle: “I was interested in a 2yo filly that Ursa had a couple of years ago, so I phoned Craig. I immediately felt welcome. I was added to the clubs chat groups and welcomed by both Craig and his owners before he’d even had my payment for the filly. I felt part of the 'Ursa family' straight away.
“And that’s what Ursa is. A racing family. Unlike many syndicates (I’ve been in several, big and small) we all have an idea of what’s going on not just with your horses, but everyone's horses. Our trainers are aware that we owners need regular updates, so there's plenty of media and previews before each race. We get videos of the race day experience for owners who can't be there. It's important to share what we can.”
Gary Sutcliffe: “If you are looking for the complete ownership experience and full on involvement in a great racing club then look no further than Ursa Major, great value, open and honest and pound for pound simply the best. You get much more than just a share in your horse, with great member competitions and as many updates as you could possibly wish for.”
Val Jackson: “We have been with Ursa Major for about two years now and it was the best move we ever made.
“We had horses with another syndicate but doesn't compare to Ursa, Craig Talbot the racing manager is second to none, all the updates you get are amazing and great feedback on all the horses, always gets members badges for the races, we've met some lovely people and hope to meet a lot more, really friendly lot, as are the trainers and stable staff, get great stable visits to see the horses, come and join us you'll have a great experience.”
So what are you waiting for? Drop us a line and join the best syndicate in racing.
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