Montefeltro Racing builds 1% syndicates around horses
bought from the sales by Dan Gilbert.
Dan has owned over 200 winners since 2008, many sourced in the same way.
Our approach to Ownership
The aim is to share the ownership experience more widely, make proper use of owners’ badges, and reduce the cost of running the horses by spreading it across equal shares.
1% shares in racehorses
A 1% share means you genuinely own part of the horse. You share in prize money, receive regular updates and videos, and have a good chance of an owners’ badge when the horse runs — not just watching from the outside.
Why 1%?
In recent years, smaller micro-syndicates have brought real energy to raceday, while more traditional 5%+ ownership continues to appeal.
Montefeltro sits between these two models.
At 1%, each owner holds a meaningful share in the horse. It allows for greater involvement, more interaction, and a fair chance of raceday badges — without the commitment of a larger stake.
Our Horses
3yo gelding
Cotai Glory x Hecuba
Trainer: Brian Ellison
Initial buy-in: £170
Monthly costs: £28
3yo filly
Cloth Of Stars x Pink Anemone
Trainer: Shaun Lycett
Initial buy-in: £295
Monthly costs: £23
How it works
Structure
Each horse is divided into 1% shares, with up to 100 owners.
For each horse you’ll see clearly:
– the buy-in price
– the monthly costs
– the current syndicate term.
Everything is clear from the start, with no unexpected top-ups along the way.
Raceday and communication
Owners are kept up to date via WhatsApp and Telegram, with regular updates on training, entries and race plans, and an explanation of the thinking behind where and why a horse runs.
From entry stage through to raceday, you’ll know what’s happening and why.
We request the maximum number of owners’ badges available for each race and allocate them fairly if demand exceeds availability.
Prize Money
Any prize money earned is shared between owners in proportion to their 1% share.
Race entry and jockey fees are deducted from prize money when it is earned, and if those costs exceed prize money, the difference is covered by Montefeltro Racing.
Any surplus is paid out at the end of the syndicate term.
Can anyone join?
Yes — as long as you’re aged 18 or over. No previous ownership experience is needed.
Ownership is subject to the Rules of Racing and the British Horseracing Authority.
About
Montefeltro Racing was founded in 2025 by Dan Gilbert, who sources and manages each horse.
Dan has been buying racehorses since 2008, many of them through horses-in-training sales. Winners have included Moyenne Corniche (2011 Ebor), Montefeltro (2013 Irish Cesarewitch), Nietzsche (2018 Greatwood Hurdle) and Cormier (2022 Morebattle Hurdle).
Find out more
If you’d like to know more about a current horse or available shares, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.