Captain Clint
JENKO'S UPDATE - 23RD JUNE
'Mark said Creative will be kept busy this year and, although still seeking his first win, has run with credit at Hamilton (2nd) and Musselburgh (4th) since the last report. He puts his head down and tries every time, we can ask no more than that and he thoroughly deserves to record that elusive first win. No entries for him at this time as he needs the soft ground but rest assured he will be back in the lorry in the very near future.
'Jacobite Prince ran at Yarmouth last week and on the face of it was quite disappointing and never in contention, but it transpired later that he was a bit sore behind and may have tweaked a muscle shortly after leaving the stalls. He has had an easy time since but started cantering again on Saturday. Mark will be looking for races over a bit further and is confident that he will improve for a step up in trip.
'As her owners are aware, Four Miracles has damaged a tendon, the injury is not as bad as first thought and it is still possible that she will run again this year. A big disappointment for us all but her long term future will be Mark's priority and we will have to wait and see what the next scan shows.
'Locum is in good form and cantering daily. Already a winner for us this year, the short rest will have freshened him up and it will not be too long before Mark is looking for suitable opportunities for him.
'No problems with Supera, both cantering and swimming daily she is ready to run as soon as Mark can find a race on ground that suits. She has an entry at Leicester on Thursday but that will depend on the ground which is currently on the fast side.
Captain Clint this morning
'Captain Clint has fully recovered from his niggles and Mark is more than happy with his progress. Mark said that as is often the case with young horses he has improved physically and mentally for the short rest. With normal progress from now it is more than possible he will be making his debut around the end of July.
Red Smokey
'Red Smokey continues to improve steadily and does everything asked of her. She is looking much stronger now and catching up physically after that growing spurt. We have had some of her owners here for a visit and they were amazed at how much she has grown in the last two months.
'Fasette has not been quite right after her debut run at Doncaster just looking a bit stiff in her quarters, Mark is giving her a weeks box rest which should, as the injury seems only slight, do the trick.'
RED SMOKEY
CHESNUT FILLY: BY TAGULA EX RED SLIPPER
This syndicate is headed up by Dame Judi Dench, so the filly will run in her racing colours, which Smokey Oakey took to victory in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Purchase price: £2,960 per share
(to include June training fees)
| RED SMOKEY Chesnut filly 16th April 2007 |
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"Good-looking filly with a great walk on her and looks to be a real racehorse.
"From the family of Red Rita and Foodbroker Fancy, both the second and third dams are Listed fillies. Tagula continues to sire top-class progeny that are both sound and genuine."
FASETTE
2007 BAY FILLY: BY FASLIYEV
Purchase price: £1,680 per share
(to include June training fees)
| FASETTE Bay filly 23rd February 2007 |
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"One of the first fillies to come in to training - she is already at Flint Cottage and coming on very nicely indeed."
CAPTAIN CLINT
2007 BAY COLT: BY CAPTAIN RIO EX LAKE POOPO
Purchase price: £2,580 per share
(to include June training fees)
| CAPTAIN CLINT Bay colt 8th May 2007 |
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"Strong, well-grown colt and a good mover.
"The first second and third dams are all winners and he has got a lot of German blood in the family, which I like. Captain Rio has had a very successful start to his stud career and I'm sure this colt will follow suit."
SUPERA
2006 CHESNUT FILLY BY: SPARTACUS EX: LAURETTA BLUE
2 shares available
| SUPERA Chesnut filly 29th March 2006 |
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"Strong, attractive filly and half-sister to 5 winners, from a very fast family, she is showing plenty of promise at home."
CREATIVE
2005 BAY GELDING BY: ACCLAMATION EX: PRIDE OF PENDLE
Shares available at £940
| CREATIVE Bay gelding 30th March 2005 |
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"Handicap mark 54; Will be sprinting this year, 5 and 6 furlongs and is ideal if somebody wants plenty of days out this spring / summer." Placed second twice already this turf season.
One of the pioneers of multiple ownership, Mark Tompkins is continuing his successful syndicates in 2009. One-twelfth shares in horses are available, and we keep things simple.
Jenko 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, Jenko shares his enjoyment of the sport with the members via e-mail, telephone and in person.
To contact him direct, e-mail: jenko@marktompkins.co.uk
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 £180 to be paid retrospectively (starting from January 1st 2009) is required to cover all keep costs. A discount of 10% is offered for a full year's payment in advance and a 5% discount on future purchases for anyone introducing a new owner.
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, insurance for original yearling purchase price (against mortality), 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. 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.
We are a friendly lot at Flint Cottage Stables, and Mark is always approachable at the races or at home.
Contact Jenko in the racing office to join the fun.
And, don't just take our word for it, below are just some of the quotes from syndicate owners:
"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."
"What a fantastic day!... It was great to meet the other members, what a lovely bunch of people."
"Another brilliant win and a great day out for us all! Well done and many thanks to all the team."