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BRILLIANT RACING PARTNERSHIP II WWW.BRILLIANTHORSERACING.COM
BRILLIANT RACING PARTNERSHIP II
In April 2018, Brilliant Racing proudly launched our first partnership.
From the sales, to watching our young horses develop, to claiming, to racing, it
has been quite a journey so far. Our newly turned three-year-olds Yes It’s Ginger
(Ocala April ’18) and Eskenforit (Mid-Atlantic May ’18) have their entire careers in
front of them and the six-year-old War Bond (January ’19 claim) is a hard-hitting,
productive veteran.
Brilliant Racing Partnership II (BR-P2) is a separate entity that will campaign a
new string of horses.
Brilliant Racing Partnership I (BR-P1) members are encouraged to join this
second venture and we look forward to welcoming lots of new faces to the
Brilliant family as well!
Brilliant Racing Partnership II will close on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
To express interest, or if you have any questions, please
contact us at brilliantracing@gmail.com.
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THE MISSION
BRILLIANT (adj.) Very bright and radiant. Exceptionally clever or talented.
Maybe you’ve gotten a taste of horse ownership in the past or have thought
about it and just haven’t pulled the trigger. This is your opportunity to join a
horse racing partnership that strives to be brilliant on every level. At Brilliant
Racing, we will put ourselves in position to succeed, enjoy the journey and make
some amazing memories along the way!
Brilliant Racing LLC was established by racing fans for racing fans. Our goal is
to make horse ownership fun, interactive and affordable, and to collect a few
winner’s circle photos along the way!
From handicapping to horsemanship, we’ve assembled a team of diverse,
experienced, bright young minds who understand every aspect of the game and
the realities that go along with it. We pride ourselves on open communication
and honesty. We are straight shooters.
The backstretch at a racetrack is a magical place. Grab a cup of coffee, come
hang out at the barn, give our horses a pep talk and join us on the rail while
we watch them train. It’s tough to explain until you’ve done it, but there’s no
feeling like winning a race with a horse you have a personal connection to.
Brilliant Racing encourages camaraderie within the partnership. We’re all in this
together, so let’s maximize the experience!
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THE FINANCIALS
At this level, owning horses should be approached as disposable
income entertainment, not as a financial investment.
There is no exact science to this process and horses are fragile animals. There
are no guarantees of success, but we are confident in our abilities and promise
a ton of fun and fond memories along the journey.
In Brilliant Racing Partnership-2, units will once again be offered in $2,500
increments and members can buy in for as many units as they choose. The goal is
to reach between $250,000-$350,000 (100-140 units). The more capital we raise,
the greater our bidding power at the sale and in the claim box. Members are
encouraged to purchase the number units they feel financially comfortable with.
In order to keep the number of members to a reasonable level, we encourage
purchasing multiple units, but only with disposable income. Remember, joining
this venture should be considered as an investment in enjoyment.
In addition to the cost of the horses, we’ve built in one full year’s worth of expenses
(training, veterinary, administrative, insurance, etc.) into the partnership (see FAQ
for more details).
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In all Brilliant Racing ventures, we will provide full disclosure within the
partnership agreement as well as detailed, monthly financial statements. This
method will allow for a patient approach and for our two-year-olds to have
ample time to develop. After the year is up, the status of the partnership will
be evaluated, and the managing partners will determine how to proceed. For a
more detailed explanation, refer to our FAQ.
In addition to administrating, Brandon Stauble and Natalie Gils serve as racing
managers and communicate directly with the trainers. Through our website,
social media and direct e-mail, we keep partners engaged and up-to-date with
stable information on a regular basis.
What sets Brilliant Racing apart from a lot of other partnerships out there is
that we lay out a plan, collect the funds from our members FIRST, close the
partnership, and THEN buy the horses. We don’t by a horse for $50,000 at
the sale and THEN sell shares based on a $100,000 value. Sure, we take small
percentages and management fees here and there, but the math is simple, and
the intentions are genuine and transparent.
Unlike many of the commercial racing partnerships who attempt to make a
considerable profit on their venture regardless of results and profitability, the
members of our management team put together Brilliant Racing to enhance
our own experiences in the game. Our time is valuable, and we will be marginally
compensated for it, but for us, this venture is not about making money, just
memories. We promise to be 100% financially transparent.
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THE STRATEGY
In Brilliant Racing Partnership II, we will acquire and manage a string
of three horses – a pair of two-year-olds in training and a claimer.
We love the challenge of the sales and in order to maximize your membership
dollar, we put in a TON of work. It all starts with the evaluation of the breeze
and detailed pedigree research. If we determine the horse could possibly be in
our price range, they make the “short list”. We do an inspection (or three) before
deciding which horses to have vetted. Then it’s time to hit the sales ring and bid!
Two-year-olds take time to develop, and at Brilliant Racing we believe in giving
them all the time they need. We also understand that our members want action.
That’s where the claimer comes in.
We are very creative in our claiming strategies, making a point to avoid claiming
the horse that “they want you to claim”.
Our Brilliant horses will be based year-round in Kentucky and in New Orleans.
Based on the conditions they fit and the purses being offered, we will compete
at Churchill Downs, Keeneland and Ellis Park (April through November) and
Fair Grounds (November through March) with potential field trips to Midwest
venues such as Indiana Grand, Arlington Park, Kentucky Downs, Turfway and
Belterra to take advantage of opportunities. If we’re good enough to run in the
Hopeful at Saratoga, we’ll be there!
We are not going to force it. We know the game and patience is one of our
strengths. We’re not going to buy or claim a horse just for the sake of doing
so. All of our potential purchases will be well thought out and extremely well
researched in every area.
We will target the following two-year-old in training sales:
OBS Spring Sale (April 15-26) & Fasig Tipton Mid-Atlantic (May 14-21).
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Brandon Stauble
Brandon’s love for horse racing began
as a teenager attending the races at
Churchill Downs with his grandfather.
He quickly became fascinated with bloodlines
and the development of young horses, and
immersed himself in becoming an expert on
both.
Before venturing off on his own, Brandon served as an apprentice to long-time
clocker Bruno De Julio at Churchill Downs, where he’s had the pleasure of
analyzing the training of some of the most talented horses of the past decade
as they prepared for the toughest battles of their illustrious careers, including:
Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify and champions Gun
Runner, Tepin and Forever Unbridled.
In the spring of 2016, Brandon began contributing to the Churchill Downs
program and website with a “Work of the Day”.
“At the time, I had no idea who Brandon was, but it didn’t take long for him to
earn my respect,” Brilliant Racing member Joe Kristufek said. “From 7-2 shots
who run off the screen to 25-1 shots hitting the board, his selections speak
volumes, and they are derived directly from what he observes in the mornings.
He’s gifted. Evaluating horses is what Brandon was born to do.”
In 2017, Brandon was summoned to serve as
one of the co-hosts on “Churchill Downs Today”
and as a guest analyst from the paddock,
where the unique perspective he provided was
an immediate hit with horseplayers. In August
of that year at Arlington Park, he offered video
analysis of the International Festival of Racing
horses for Twinspires.com.
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The Breeders’ Cup also took notice of his unique skill set, and added Brandon to the
talent line-up for the 2018 event, where he served as both an analyst and reporter.
In addition to Brilliant Racing, Brandon also runs Stauble Thoroughbreds
LLC, a bloodstock purchasing, management and consulting company. Under
those banners, he signed the ticket and/or consulted on yearling and 2-year-
old purchases at the January and September Keeneland Sales, OBS April and
Fasig-Tipton May and October.
“I want to find the most efficient-striding colt or filly that our budget will
allow. It’s popular to buy based on pedigree and how fast they worked,
but I also gravitate towards the individual that shows me that today is
just the beginning. It’s all about potential. A good horse can come from
anywhere, you just have to be willing to put in the time to look at every
horse in the sale. Our biggest asset is we are relentless in our pursuit to
find athletes, we love what we do!”
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Natalie Gils
A native of New Jersey, Natalie has
been “horse crazy” since a friend first
took her riding at the age of 12.
A certified barn rat by the time she was 15,
she learned to ride on the backs of off-track
Thoroughbreds.
An accomplished equestrian, Natalie has more than 25 years of hands-on
experience with various breeds of horses. She has ridden competitively and
worked with some of the top hunter/jumper trainers on both coasts. A trusted
barn manager, Natalie has developed individual programs for horses including
feed, general care and workouts and has worked closely with veterinarians on
injuries, illness and rehabbing.
For 16 years, Natalie worked as a graphic/web designer in corporate America,
before striking off on her own and establishing Some Candy, Inc., a multi-media
agency in 2016. A passion for horses, combined with her new-found independence
fueled a move to Lexington, where she could enjoy the best of both worlds.
Since arriving in Kentucky, Natalie has immersed herself in the Thoroughbred
world. She has prepped yearlings and staffed the Keeneland sales for a boutique
breeder and had a stint under trainer Kenny McPeek’s shedrow, working with the
likes of graded stakes winners Daddy’s Lil Darling, Princess Warrior and Signalman
and Harvey Wallbanger, both of whom are currently on the Triple Crown trail.
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Natalie has also worked many mornings with our trainers and their staffs and
hands on with our Brilliant horses.
“Natalie doesn’t mind getting dirty,” Michelle Lovell said. “We really enjoy when
she’s around the barn. She knows what she’s looking at and absorbs everything.
She has a true appreciation for the horse and what it takes to get them where
they need to be both mentally and physically.”
“I love young horses, learning what makes them tick, and helping them
along in their development,” Natalie said. “In a racing prospect, I look for
a well-balanced horse with a powerful hind end and a fluid walk. From
foaling to aftercare, I want to learn every aspect of the industry inside
and out. Being a part of Brilliant Racing is exciting. I love horses, design
and social media, and I want to help make the experience interactive
and fun for everyone.”
10Steve Margolis
Training horses has always been Steve’s
calling, but at first, he didn’t realize it.
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high
school, so a friend suggested I walk hots at
Monmouth Park,” he said. “At the time I thought
of horse racing as a novelty, but it didn’t take
long for me to realize I had a knack for it and
that the backstretch and track felt like home.”
A native of New York, Steve’s early apprenticeship came under Hall of Fame
trainer John Veitch. He later worked for Pat Byrne, Howie Tesher and Stanley
Hough before going out on his own in 2000.
Just two years after saddling his first winner, Steve was represented in the
2002 Kentucky Derby by Request for Parole, who finished fifth behind War
Emblem. The following year, he won the Grade I Breeders’ Cup Sprint with
Cajun Beat. He also finished second in the 2011 Grade II Breeders’ Cup Turf
Sprint with Country Day.
11Steve has 629 wins on his resume (17.4%) which includes 13 graded stakes scores.
His horses are stabled in Kentucky year-round and he winters at the Fair Grounds
in New Orleans.
“Steve is a straight-shooter and great at keeping the Brilliant Racing Team
informed of how our horses are developing,” Brandon said. “He cares about his
stock and is exceptional at figuring out what a young horse does best, putting
them in spots where they can succeed, and maximizing their talent. We feel like
Steve is a trainer we can grow with.”
“Brandon and Natalie know racing and they understand horses, which
is a big help for a trainer,” Steve said. “It’s a pleasure to work with owners
know how to handicap, understand what makes the horse tick and have
realistic expectations.”
12Michelle Lovell
A picture with a pony at the age of two
helped lay the foundation for the rest
of Michelle’s life.
“Some guy used to come through the
neighborhood with a horse, dress up the kids,
and take pictures to make money,” she said. “That
smell, it just stuck with me. I immediately became
infatuated. As I got older I read a lot of books,
sketched pictures and dreamt about horses.”
Once she was old enough, Michelle would walk to the nearby stables, clean
stalls, groom and ride horses bareback. While in high school, her family moved
to Georgia, and there she had her first exposure to Thoroughbred race horses
at Cot Campbell’s Dogwood Stable.
Michelle broke babies in Ocala for several years and eventually galloped horses
in New Jersey and Florida for Phil Gleaves, with the goal of becoming a jockey.
She credits Rene Douglas, Herberto Castillo, Jr. and Hall of Famer Julie Krone
for helping her develop as a rider. Michelle (then Hanley) won 137 races in the
saddle, and was the leading apprentice at Gulfstream Park in 1990.
An injury following a freak accident at Retama Park forced her to hang up her
tack and return to the world of breaking babies, and in 2003 she got her first
opportunity as a trainer. She enjoyed immediate success at Louisiana Downs,
Retama, Sam Houston.
“I kind of fell into it,” Michelle admits. “We got stuck with some horses who
didn’t sell and the next thing you know, I was training them. I kept my eyes and
ears open, used common sense and always put the horse first. Every person
who has worked with me and every horse that I’ve trained has taught me
something. It’s important to work in a happy environment. Your people and
horses respond positively to that.”
13Michelle has 475 career wins (17.3%), and in the summer of 2017 won the
Grade III Pucker Up Stakes with Fault, a horse she had claimed just a few starts
earlier for $50,000.
“It didn’t take me long to recognize that there was something special about the
way Michelle and her staff handle their horses,” Brandon said. “Care, compassion,
attention to detail. She just seems to have that “it” factor. Her horses enjoy what
they’re doing out on the track, and her team knows how to work with each
individual. In the back of my mind I knew when the opportunity to own horses
presented itself, Michelle was the right fit.”
“Michelle leaves no stone unturned,” Natalie added. “When you see her on horseback
every morning, you know that’s she’s in control. Her barn has a very professional
environment. Her workers are all in sync. Happy workers = happy horses.”
“Brandon and Natalie complement each other very well,” Michelle said.
“Brandon is up early every morning, clocking and evaluating. He lives it.
Natalie has a great feel for the horse and what they need to be successful.
I love that they’re making ownership affordable. I want the partners to
come back to my barn and enjoy their horses and the entire experience.
It’s a process and the journey. When you watch horses grow up, blossom
and succeed, your heart swells. It’s a feeling that’s impossible to explain.”
14FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
As a Brilliant Racing Partnership member, will I have any say in the
decision-making process?
Within a horse racing partnership, there are a lot of decisions that must be
made, some are critical, others are ancillary.
For fun stuff like horse naming, we will take suggestions through our social
media channels, narrow it down to the most popular ones, and take a vote.
Business and financial decisions will be made by the managing partners, with
input from the group’s largest unit holders. By joining Brilliant Racing, you’ll
need to trust that the managing partners will do what’s best for the horses and
the partnership as a whole.
Where does the money go?
Purchasing, maintaining and racing horses is expensive, but we are making it
affordable by implementing a one-year plan. It all starts with the trainer’s daily
rate, which includes the stall, feed, conditioning, loving care and preparation
to race. Each trainer has a staff of people they employ to assist in the process,
including assistants, hotwalkers, grooms, exercise riders, etc.
Here is a basic expense guide:
SALES EXPENSES – Flights, accommodations, vetting horses, materials
INSURANCE – Roughly 5% of sales price
LAYUP – $36 per day per horse
TRAINERS $90 per day + percentage of purse earnings
JOCKEYS – Mount fee + 10% of win, 5% of 2nd, 3rd or 4th
VET – Varies horse to horse, but we’ve built in $800 per month
HORSE TRANSPORTATION – $2,000 for the entire year
BLACKSMITH – $175 per month
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES – $300 per month
15As Brilliant Racing members, will be told in advance what horses
we plan on bidding on or are looking to claim?
Unfortunately, we have to keep all of our intentions, both sales and claiming,
VERY close to the vest. It’s not that we don’t trust the members, but the more
people who know, the greater chance there is of word getting out. We welcome
input, but in the end, you just have to trust us.
Expenses are built in for one year. When the end of that time frame
approaches, how will the status of the partnership be evaluated
and what steps will be taken from there?
Eleven months from the closing date of each individual partnership (when the
hammer drops on our first purchase at auction), all debts will be settled and
units will be assigned a value by the managing partners based on the funds in
the account (remaining capital + purses earned) and the appraised value of the
horses in our stable.
After this process has been completed, the managing partners will meet and
decide if moving forward is in the best business interest of the ownership group.
If the managing partners deem that moving forward is the appropriate action,
they will calculate the next 6 months of expenses. In the event that projected
expenses exceed the funds available within the partnership, members may be
asked to contribute.
If the managing partners deem that the best business decision is to terminate
that individual partnership, the horses will be sold and the partnership will
be dissolved. Based on units owned and finances at the time of termination,
members will then receive any financial distribution due.
This might seem a bit complicated, but it is important to us that we provide full
disclosure, and that potential partners understand the possible scenarios.
16Why did the organizers start Brilliant Racing, and what is their cut
of the partnerships?
The managing partners love horses and racing, and ownership is fun. In essence,
we are one of you. Our experience, connections, confidence and trust in each
other inspired Brilliant Racing. We have regular jobs and view Brilliant Racing as
a life enhancement, not a financial one. We are in this for the challenge and to
make memories but are also confident in our abilities to execute the plan and
put ourselves in position to succeed.
There was a lot of work put into establishing the partnership and it continues
while maintaining it - from the recruitment of members, to legalities and
contracts, to keeping track of the financials, to all the research and hands on work
that goes into the sales, to investigating potential claims, to the management of
the horses, to the design work and website, to communicating with our trainers
and each other about important decisions, to the newsletters and social media
communications, to race day coordination, and so much more.
Here is the breakdown of how our Brilliant Racing LLC (our managing partners)
will be compensated:
• For every 100 units sold, the managing partners will receive three total
(exempt) units
• 5% mark-up on all horses purchased at public auction and claims
• 5% of purse earnings
• 5% on horses sold (including sales such as Keeneland November breeding
stock or January horses of all ages, claims and private purchases and only if
sales price is equal to or exceeds the amount Brilliant Racing LLC originally
paid for the horse)
• $300 per month management fees (total, not per horse)
We want our partners to be proud members of Brilliant Racing. To feel invested in
what we are doing far beyond the financials. Camaraderie is our number one goal!
17Can a member leave a partnership while it is still ongoing?
A member wishing to sell their interest must be prepared to find his or her own
buyer. Potential members should be prepared to be involved for the length of
their Brilliant Racing Partnership (at least one year).
Does every partner need a racing license and will everyone have all
the benefits of ownership?
We very much encourage all members to purchase a Kentucky Racing license, at
minimum. Once you become a Brilliant member and our horses are purchased,
we will gladly help walk you through the process.
Why is Joe Kristufek no longer a managing partner?
In July 2018, Joe accepted a full-time position with Churchill Downs, Inc. and
has since relinquished his management role with Brilliant Racing. He remains
a member.
How will the partnership be informed on our progress?
With constant updates on Facebook (public and private page), Twitter, Instagram
and via e-mail.
As a private clocker based in Kentucky, Brandon Stauble observes horses on the
backstretch every morning. He will be providing constant, and honest, updates
on how our horses are training, along with photos and videos.
Why did you choose Steve Margolis and Michell Lovell as your
trainers?
Steve and Michelle are excellent trainers with reasonably-sized stables, so we
don’t get lost in the shuffle of a bigger operation. They are very much engaged
with our horses and partners, and we love them as people. After going though
this process with them once, we feel as though they are a big part of our Brilliant
Racing family. We hope to be a part of their success moving forward.
18Will members be able to communicate with our trainers and visit
the horses?
The life of a trainer is hectic. They have lots of clients besides us, therefore
the managing partners will serve as trainer liaisons. We’d appreciate if you
communicate with them, through us.
Both Steve Margolis and Michelle Lovell love having visitors to the barn. That’s a
part of the reason we chose them. We want our Brilliant Racing partners, and
their families and friends (within reason!) to have a personal connection to our
horses.
Just please coordinate all barn visits through our managing partners. Take
advantage of this aspect of the partnership. The backstretch at a racetrack is a
magical place!
Are there any personal tax ramifications?
Not unless you opt out of the partnership and show a profit on your initial
investment.
For more detailed information, visit the “tax issues” section on the Thoroughbred
Owner View website https://www.ownerview.com/getting-started/tax-issues.
How will the managing partners determine which horses we buy?
Once the partnership closes and yearly expense calculations are finalized, we will
establish a budget to spend on horses. The plan is to purchase a pair of two-year-
olds and use the remainder of the funds to claim a horse that is currently racing.
We will target two-year-old in training sales with a combined chance to inspect
and analyze thousands of horses.
During the lead up to the sale, the managing partners will work tirelessly to
come up with a preferred list of horses that could potentially fit into our budget.
19Once the auction begins, anything can happen. This is where the fun begins!
We will be bidding against other owners and partnerships for the individuals we
like. On many of the horses, the price will exceed what we are willing to spend.
Budget and circumstances will dictate how the horse purchase funds are
allocated. At this level, it’s all about value based on upside. To be clear, we will
not sacrifice the potential quality of our stable just to “pick something up”.
In Brilliant Racing Partnership-1, we purchased Yes It’s Ginger for $40,000 at
OBS April and Eskenforit for $60,000 at the Mid-Atlantic sale in May.
Each individual partnership officially begins when the hammer drops on our
first horse at auction, and it will conclude one year later. Once our two-year-olds
are acquired, the remainder of our budget will determine what level of claimer
(horse running in a race where they are for sale) we will purchase.
Again, we will not make a hasty decision in this area either. At whatever
claiming level, we will look for a horse we can have fun with based on upside,
soundness (this is where Steve and Michelle come in), conditions they have left,
and where they fit within the colony of horses at our home venue (most likely
Kentucky, with the potential to van throughout the Midwest to take advantage
of opportunities).
Can partners attend the horse sales?
Yes, horse sales are open to the public and the experience is super cool, but please
bear in mind that our managing partners and trainers will be fully engaged in the
process. Informed decisions are only made through hard work, and that will be
our only priority. Following along on the sales company’s website and watching
the auctions on-line is another great option.
20How soon will it be before our two-year-olds race?
It’s tough to be patient in this game. We all want action. One of the advantages of
purchasing two-year-olds in training is that they are more “race ready”. After the
sale, our acquisitions will be given one month of turnout time, giving them an
opportunity to relax, recharge their battery, and just be a horse.
We will not rush them into action. Young horses are often prone to minor setbacks
– sickness, shins, etc. Patience is critical to success. All horses are individuals, they
will tell us when they’re ready.
For some perspective, in Brilliant Racing Partnership-1, Eskenforit debuted on
September 30 at Churchill and Yes It’s Ginger made her first start on January 25
at Fair Grounds.
The plan is to have fun at the races with our claimer while our two-year-olds progress.
What if one of our horses gets injured and is forced to retire?
Unfortunately, our first claim for BR-P1, Yaafour (GB), was forced into retirement
after suffering a knee injury in a workout. Typical recovery time for the type of
injury he sustained is a year, and in most cases, horses do not return to their top
form. With the way our partnerships are structured and the uncertainty Yaafour
faced, retirement was the best option.
Yaafour (GB) was transferred to Top Venture West in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where
he received personal attention from Brilliant Racing’s Natalie Gils on a daily basis.
Six weeks later, Brandon Stauble’s wife Cory and his in-laws, Tawana Edwards and
Larry Nau, adopted Yaafour (GB). He will continue his rehabilitation with a goal of
a second career as a pleasure riding horse.
When Brilliant Racing was first conceptualized, it was unanimous among
the managing partners that the horses would always come first. Despite his
unfortunate injury and retirement, Yaafour (GB) remains a treasured member of
the Brilliant Racing family.
21Let there be no doubt. We LOVE horses. We have connections to the after-care
community and If we have a horse that is forced into retirement, we will find
them a good home.
What happens when one of our horses is entered to race?
You’ll potentially know weeks in advance what race and date we are targeting.
Entries for the actual race are usually drawn 2-3 days out, with the exception of
Fair Grounds, where it’s a full week ahead of time.
We want as many Brilliant Racing members as possible to show up on race day,
and the managing partners will coordinate a home base, the trip to the paddock
for our race, and hopefully our winner’s circle photo!
Especially if you’re traveling from out of town, keep in mind that there is a chance
that based on weather/track condition, sickness/minor injury, management
decision, etc., that our horse could scratch. Remember, we will all be in constant
communication through e-mail and social media and the partnership will be
kept informed on all developments.
Will there be any Brilliant Racing social events?
Once our horses are purchased, we will organize a Brilliant Racing “meet and
greet” event at a venue to be determined (most likely Churchill Downs in Louisville,
Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby). You’ll be afforded the opportunity to
meet your horses and mingle with the managing partners, trainers and each other!
By reading through the materials, we hope you were able to learn a
lot about who we are and what we plan to do. If you have any further
questions or concerns and/or to take the next step in becoming a
Brilliant Racing member, contact us at brilliantracing@gmail.com.
Brilliant Racing Partnership II will close on Tue, April 23, 2019
Let’s make some memories! #bebrilliant
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BRILLIANT RACING PARTNERSHIP I (BR-P1)
When the Brilliant Racing managing partners gathered to conceptualize a horse
ownership group, we understood that building a successful venture would take
a lot of hard work, a membership built with equally passionate, reasonable and
understanding people, and a little racing luck.
In February 2019, our current membership completed a survey a provided feedback.
With 35 members surveyed, BR-P1 received an overall approval rating of 88.57%
with our highest satisfactions scores of 94.28% acheived in the “Leadership”,
“Communication” and “Level of Transparency” categories.
Following the ten-month mark, here’s what some of the members of our Brilliant
Racing family had to say about their experience so far…
I am thrilled to be a Brilliant Racing member. I had some previous racing
club experience and learned what I wanted going forward. A for profit
group with friendly, approachable, professional management that puts
the horse first. Trainers that provide progress updates and pre/post-race
comments. Brilliant has delivered and this partnership feels like a cohesive
TEAM. Race days hanging out with other members are exciting.
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Having previous experience as a horse owner on my own, I feel that people
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don’t understand the work that goes on behind the scenes. When approached
by Brilliant Racing I didn’t know what to expect in a racing TEAM.
TEAM is an understatement let me speak on my own behalf but I’m sure I’m
echoing many involved in this partnership...you have transformed TEAM into
first class family of racing.
The professionalism, communication, transparency and class that brilliant
racing has brought to the equation is truly a trend setter in this business. My
only skepticism going into this was “after the check is deposited do we become
silent partners shoved into the background“?
Let me strongly state that at Brilliant racing EVERYONE has a voice and input.
There is not a text, phone call or e-mail that the managing partners do not
answer or return within minutes.
In this game the most important thing to focus on is first the treatment of the
horses, second the treatment of their partners and lastly the respect for the horse
racing game. To their credit, they have chosen to be nothing but BRILLIANT.
I brag all the time about how good the communication is within this
partnership. I love all the posts with pictures, videos, etc. I appreciate the
heads up on what races you are considering entering so we can plan
needed time off/travel. Our racing day get togethers have been awesome!
I really enjoyed meeting everyone and talking about my favorite subject! I
hope I can be a part of Brilliant Racing for many years to come. I explicitly
trust our trainers to do the right thing for our horses. I believe that Brilliant
has lived up to their mission statement...making horse ownership fun,
interactive and affordable. The winner circle pictures will come! Thank you
Joe, Brandon, Natalie, Steve and Michelle!
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Brilliant Racing provides an excellent opportunity for horse ownership and
I feel like a true partner. I love the frequent detailed updates and the very
quick responses to any questions I may have. I really enjoy being part of
the team with very high quality, fun people leading the way. Also love the
great accommodations on race day. 100% Very Happy & Satisfied. Great
Job Brilliant Managing Partners!! Enjoying the ride and experience.
This is my first involvement with a horse racing partnership, so I wasn’t
actually sure what to expect. Communication has been excellent. I also
appreciate how the partnership was able to handle the unfortunate injury
to Yaafour. I enjoyed being able to participate in the naming of Kenny and
Ginger. Keep up the good work! #bebrilliant.
I am very happy with the way the partnership handles the business. I am
from out of town and appreciate the updates and being kept “in the loop”.
Most of all I appreciate how the team puts the horses interests first. You all
are doing a great job!
The leadership and managing partners are top-notch people and bring a
wealth of knowledge about racing. Above all, they are accessible, trustworthy,
and down-to-earth. Would not change a single thing about that. I think
the partnership is very good because ultimately, quality individuals are in
charge, who value relationships and people.
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