Members of the Centenary Syndicate lead in their horse, the Candice Bass-Robinson-trained Future Variety, after he had won the Listed HKIR In December Umngeni Handicap at Hollywoodbets Greyville (Candiese Lenferna Photography)
Race Coast is proud to announce the expansion of its Syndicates Programme into KwaZulu-Natal, marking a major step forward in growing racehorse ownership and participation across South Africa.
Already active in the Western Cape, Race Coast Syndicates have helped build a new community of passionate owners and racing fans, and now the same model will be rolled out to KZN, with added support for syndicate formation, management and promotion.
With established syndicates including Centenary Syndicate, Wolf Power, Turf Talk, The Racing Club, Social Squad, Ready Steady Go and Genuine Ennion, the programme has become a proven and accessible entry point for newcomers — and a smart way for passionate racing enthusiasts to turn their networks into ownership groups.
Why Syndicates Work
Syndicates lower the barrier to entry while increasing the fun, community and engagement that racing offers. By sharing the cost and ownership of a racehorse, syndicate members get all the thrill of the game without the pressure or complexity of going it alone.
But the real game-changer? The opportunity to become a Syndicate Manager.
A Real Business, Backed by Race Coast
Syndicate Managers act as the organisers and communicators — selecting horses, putting together groups of owners, and managing the day-to-day liaison with trainers. With the right structure, it becomes a business opportunity for racing lovers with strong networks and a flair for people.
Race Coast offers significant backing for all registered syndicate managers:
- Buyers’ commission (2%) at Race Coast Sales
- Six months’ interest-free payment terms
- R10 000 win bonus for syndicate members
- R2 500 win bonus for the syndicate manager
- Subsidised NHRA registration costs (COO and Associates)
- Appearance fees for syndicate managers
Marketing support, including:
- Promotion across Race Coast social media
- Rotating race names (minimum 1 per syndicate per quarter)
- Syndicate win reels and photography
- Monthly “Top Syndicate” round-ups
- On-course presence, dedicated spaces and festival ticket discounts
- Access to stable visits and syndication newsletters
What It Takes
To qualify for official Race Coast Syndicate status, groups must:
- Have at least 6 members
- Ensure 50% of the ownership is made up of new or small-scale owners
- Avoid any single owner holding more than 50% of a horse
- Register the syndicate through the NHRA (Race Coast provides assistance)
From single-horse groups to Company Colours entities, the syndicate format is flexible, scalable and fun — and plays a vital role in the sustainability and growth of South African racing.
Race Coast invites anyone with a passion for racing, a good network, and a desire to get more involved to consider starting their own syndicate — or joining one of the many now active under the Race Coast banner.
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For more information on joining or launching a syndicate:
Kurt Felix: kurt@racecoast.co.za
