The Syndicate Page
Our syndicates are tremendous value and aim to give excitement and involvement in the racing world to everybody. That thrill of having a winner will live with you for ever. Join one of our groups and experience that unique feeling. It is fun and enjoyable to own racehorses in our sydicates and buying a share would make a perfect gift for someone special in your life.
Syndicate open day
On the Rocks
Bay colt by Iceman ex Fiddle-Dee-Dee
There are three shares for sale - price on application
A strong gelding, who has grown and matured throughout the season into a lovely looking horse. His sire, Iceman, did very well with his first, and only, two crops. The dam is by Mujtahid and has already bred several winners. It is a fast family with Equiano in the pedigree of the second dam and there are black-type winners galore in his family.
Update - 27th January:
He has had plenty of trotting this month and has been hacking around the indoor ride for the past 10 days, he then spends at least an hour on the walker at night so we are starting to get him back into shape. He will be cantering with the whole string on the Heath from the 1st of February. My aim is to kick on with him this spring and get him on the track as quickly as possible.
Locum
6 yr. old, chesnut gelding by Dr. Fong ex Exhibitor (Royal Academy)
There is one share available in him at £500
Locum is the perfect syndicate horse: he is sound, genuine and consistent. His owners travel everywhere to watch him run and have had so many great days, that there are too many to mention. The champion jockey, Ryan Moore, gets on especially well with him and it is always a job to explain to one certain member that he has to ride for his boss sometimes! Locum loves fast ground and a fast run race, so certain tracks suit him better than others but wherever he goes he always gives his utmost and is loved by his doting syndicate members. He also likes polos!
Placed in the first four home some 27 times, including two wins.
Update - 5th January:
He set off in the dark this morning on his way to Garrowby, but the wind became too much and David aborted the journey. David will try again tomorrow and hopefully he can have a safe journey up to Yorkshire. I am sure the good air, feed and grass will rejeuvinate Locum once again and he will be back in the yard in early March.
Comrade Bond
3 yr. old chestnut gelding by Monsieur Bond ex Eurolink Cafe (Grand Lodge)
Only one share left available at £1000
Comrade Bond is a cracking horse with size and scope, who has continued to grow and develop through the year. He has deservedly now won a race and placed second four times. He looks to stay 7 furlongs and may stay a mile eventually, if he learns to relax, but has plenty of speed and either 6 or 7 furlongs looks perfect at the moment.
A winner this season, also placed second four times.
Update - 5th January:
He has started his fitness routine in the indoor ride and is trotting two to three miles daily with the others. The school is athe most marvellous facility which keeps the wind and the rain off the horses and they can do a good exercise in a safe environment. Hopefully with weather permitting cantering will resume at the beginning of February with a view to having an early start in the turf season. As I have said before, there is every chance that he will develop into an above average performer.
Zenarinda
4 yr. old filly by Zamindar out of Tenpence (Bob Back)
Four shares available to lease
A big, strong filly, who is very attractive and has been extremely unlucky not to have won a race. We will certainly be doing our best to correct that statistic before the end of the year and on all known form, she should soon get off the mark. A mile to a mile and a quarter looks her trip and just that little bit of cut in the ground helps. Everybody is sure to have plenty of outings this year with her and also plenty to shout about.
She has been placed in eleven of her fifteen starts, and third in three of her last four runs.
Zenarinda (centre) galloping on Racecourse Side
Update - 30th January:
My prediction came true last week when once again we came up against a good filly of Mark Johnston's at Wolverhampton. Kieren Fallon was delighted with her though and she kept on well to finish second and beat the favourite a well fancied filly of Prince Khalid Abdullah's. I will keep her on the go and her first victory can only be weeks away. She is a thoroughly consistent and genuine filly who has given us all some fun and excitement. What more could you ask of a partnership horse.
 
Entries:
Friday February 10th: Zenarinda is entered at Southwell in the 3.35
Friday February 10th: Zenarinda is entered at Wolverhampton in the 7.40.
How it all works
 As one of the pioneers of multiple ownership, we are continuing our successful syndicates in 2012. One-twelfth shares in each of the racehorses are available. To express interest, please contact Jenko on the address below.
Mike Jenkins, known to us all as Jenko (pictured left), runs the syndicates for Mark and is the main point of contact for all the members. An ex-amateur jockey who also used to ride out at Flint Cottage on a regular basis, he shares his enjoyment of the sport with the members via e-mail, telephone and in person.
To contact him direct, e-mail:
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Dame Judi Dench, having opened the new hotel at Lingfield, joins the Locum members
 
Locum working at home
Comrade Bond (right) galloping on Raceccourse side
Testimonials:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute I have spent as a part of such a fantastic yard... a special thanks must go to you Mr Jenkins... you know your job and are always on hand to answer any questions."
"Saying that it was the best day of my life would be to understate how I felt, one or two people thought I was having a heart attack when he crossed the line in front. I was more in danger of that when we got on the champagne."
"I'd like to take this opportunity to express my deep and sincere gratitude to all at Flint Cottage, and to you in particular, for your constant courtesy and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to deal with you and each visit to the stable, course or gallops a joy."
Syndicate members, Mr and Mrs Pat Swayne enjoying a morning on the gallops with Mark
"What a fantastic day!... It was great to meet the other members, what a lovely bunch of people."
Locum winning at Yarmouth
"Another brilliant win and a great day out for us all! Well done and many thanks to all the team."
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''I can appreciate there has been a great deal of thought and planning gone into building the site, you have done an excellent job. Clean and easy to navigate too, which is a must for a user-friendly website.''
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Syndicate open day
HOW WE OPERATE:
- All net prize-money won and the proceeds of any sale are divided proportionately between members.
- Our owners are welcome to visit the yard to see their horses in training on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- One complimentary owners' badge is guaranteed per member when your horse runs.
- There is no limit to the number of shares an individual, or group of people, can hold.
- Some members have been with us since the 1980s, which is testament in itself to the enjoyment these syndicates bring.
Once a twelfth share has been purchased, a monthly payment of £220 to be paid retrospectively (starting from December 1st 2011) is required to cover all keep costs.
There will be nothing more to pay, other than in exceptional circumstances such as travel to race abroad or unusual veterinary bills. The monthly payment covers basic training costs, entry fees, travel to meetings, jockey fees, farrier's charges etc.
It is the responsibility of each individual member to sell his or her share, if they wish to leave the syndicate, although obviously we would help with this as far as possible. However, when a member sells their share it shall be on the understanding that potential purchasers will be made fully aware of the syndicator's current terms and conditions. If payments are not received for two successive months the share will be deemed to have lapsed, and will be lost with no refund or prize share due.
Our aim at Flint Cottage is for every member to experience the joy of racehorse ownership:
- Why not give a share in one of our syndicates, as a birthday or Christmas present? It makes the perfect gift.
- We run each syndicate with the personal touch.
- Each member will be kept fully updated on the progress of their horse.
- We strive to create a sense of involvement for everyone, not only in their own horse but also in the whole stable.
We are constantly looking to put together new syndicates, so if you are interested in becoming involved, either in one of our present syndicates, or in the future, please contact:
Mike Jenkins, our syndicate manager, on 07774 784497 or e-mail him on
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