Blinkers On Racing Stable

What Blinkers On Racing Stable does

Blinkers On Racing Stable is a privately-held thoroughbred horse racing syndicate founded in 2006 by Scott Sherwood and headquartered in Alamo, California (with a mailing address on East Lane). The company purchases thoroughbred horses at auction — typically yearlings and 2-year-olds in the $75,000-$300,000 price range — and sells percentage partnership shares (5% or 10% interests) to accredited investors. Investors are listed on the Certificate of Foal Registration and receive proportional purse distributions (60% of first place, 20% of second, 10% of third, less an 8% commission to Blinkers On), quarterly distributions within 30 business days of purse earnings, and 90% of any sale profit (less a 10% commission).

The syndicate provides full-service racehorse management: bloodstock selection (via advisor Greg Gilchrist), training (trainers Mike Puype and Mark Glatt at Santa Anita Park, Los Alamitos, and Del Mar), veterinary care, race entry decisions, and investor reporting. A password-protected Partner Lounge portal delivers workout recaps, racing plans, and horse activity updates. Operating expenses are billed quarterly in advance ($650-$750 per 5% share) and reconciled annually; initial investments for 5% shares typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 plus pro rata expenses. Blinkers On's lifetime track record since Equibase data began in 2011 shows a 20% win rate, 53% in-the-money rate, and 29% stakes win rate.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer syndicate targeting high-net-worth accredited investors seeking alternative investments in thoroughbred racing with diversified ownership. Go-to-market is relationship-based: managing partner Scott Sherwood engages prospects directly via website inquiries, phone, and email, followed by in-person trackside experiences. Revenue is generated through three streams: initial share purchases, an 8% commission on purse earnings, and a 10% commission on sale profits. The company is actively operating with current horses in training and races scheduled at Del Mar and Santa Anita through 2026.

Name

Blinkers On Racing Stable

Legal name

Blinkers On Racing Stable

Website

https://blinkerson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blinkers On Racing Stable is a private California-based thoroughbred horse racing syndicate founded in 2006 that purchases racehorses at auction and sells 5%-10% partnership shares to accredited investors, providing full-service training, management, and purse distributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horse Racing Syndications

NAICS

Horses and Other Equine Production (11292)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Racehorse Ownership, Syndication & Investment Platforms (MPAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training, Stables & Equine Services (MPAEADAI), Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

Keywords

• Thoroughbred horse racing
• Racing partnership syndicate
• Horse ownership shares
• Racehorse training
• Equine bloodstock

Headquarters

HQ city

San Ramon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnership Share Sales: Blinkers On sells percentage interests (5% and 10% shares) in thoroughbred racehorses to accredited investors. Initial investment covers purchase price of the horse and pro rata expenses from purchase date through current quarter.
2. Purse Earnings Commission: Blinkers On collects 8% of all purse earnings generated by horses in the partnership. Partners receive disbursement checks within 30 business days of purse earnings.
3. Sale Profit Commission: Blinkers On collects 10% of profit if a horse is sold at a profit. Horses may be sold for racing or breeding purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blinkers On Racing Stable sells percentage ownership shares (typically 5% or 10% minimums) in individually syndicated thoroughbred racehorses to accredited investors. Horses are purchased at auction for $75,000-$300,000, and Blinkers On provides full-service management including bloodstock evaluation, training through affiliated trainers, race entry decisions, veterinary care, and investor communications. Investors pay an initial share purchase price plus quarterly operating expenses and receive proportional purse earnings distributions.

Product overview

Blinkers On Racing Stable operates as a public horse racing syndicate offering a single core product: percentage shares (5% minimum) in thoroughbred racehorses purchased at auction. The company manages all training, veterinary care, race entries, and investor communications through its trainer network (Mike Puype, Mark Glatt) and password-protected Partner Lounge. Quarterly expenses are billed in advance and reconciled, with the company taking 8% of purse earnings and 10% of sale profits. Horses are expected to compete at allowance or stakes level, with individual horses representing the primary deliverable to investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horse Racing Partnership Shares
• Professional Training and Stable Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% lifetime win rate, 53% ITM rate, 29% stakes win rate
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CARMA (California Retirement of Racehorses)minorOthersBlinkers On supports CARMA for Retired California Thoroughbreds by donating a percentage of every purse earned to the organization.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Centennial Farms: Long-running public racing partnership and breeding operation. Comparable in elite-caliber thoroughbred acquisition, stable management, and accredited investor syndication.
• Pebble Creek Racing: Public horse racing partnership selling partial interests in thoroughbreds. Comparable syndicate structure, accredited investor focus, and recurring quarterly expense model.
• Starlight Racing: Public racing partnership that syndicates ownership of high-end thoroughbreds. Comparable in auction-based acquisition strategy ($75K–$300K range) and accredited investor value proposition.
• Dogwood Stable: Established racing partnership offering partial ownership to outside investors across multiple thoroughbreds. Similar operational model with trainer networks and purse/sale commission revenue.
• West Point Thoroughbreds: One of the largest U.S. public horse racing partnerships, selling ownership shares in multiple thoroughbreds to outside investors. Highly comparable in syndication model, target customer (accredited investors), and revenue mechanics (share sales + commission on purses/sales).
• Team Valor International: Public thoroughbred racing partnership and syndicate with an international racing footprint. Operates the same fractional ownership model for accredited investors, with purse/sale commissions and recurring cost sharing.

Broad incumbents

• Three Chimneys Farm: Premier thoroughbred farm and stallion station with racing partnerships. Comparable in industry segment but operates as a broader equine operation rather than a focused public partnership.
• WinStar Farm: Major commercial thoroughbred operation with breeding, racing, and stallion divisions. While it operates partnerships at scale, it is a broader incumbent spanning stallion syndicates, breeding, and racing rather than a focused retail partnership model.

Emerging players

• MyRacehorse: Modern fractional ownership platform that has democratized racehorse ownership to non-accredited retail investors. Direct competitor for the same end-customers but with a tech-enabled, lower-minimum model — represents both the threat and the expansion opportunity.

Regional players

• Summer Wind Equine: Equine breeding and racing operation. Comparable in horse acquisition and management but oriented toward breeding and farm ownership rather than ongoing public partnership syndication.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blinkers-on-racing-stable

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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