Are We Northern (FR)

Are We Northern is one of four horses offered by 'The French Bred Syndicate', an exciting ownership venture based with trainer Natalie Bentley from her base at Pau, South Western France.

Ownership share or lease only options are available in the syndicate, with the possibility to be involved with one to four horses - the total minimum share being 5%. 

Membership of this syndicate offers you the chance to avail of the brilliant prizemoney and wonderful opportunities presented by French racing. The  Natalie Bentley Racing yard is situated adjacent to the gallops at the famous Pau training centre, yet in a serene environment looking out onto open countryside; ideal surroundings to achieve optimal results!  

In addition to outstanding prizemoney levels, French bred horses are eligible for lucrative premiums on top of their basic earnings. For instance, the owners of the winner of a low grade €10,000 contest can expect bonuses totalling roughly €7,000 on top of their initial prizemoney.

Natalie spent time in the UK and France working at racing stables in Malton and Maisons-Laffitte before spending three years in Australia with Chris Waller, trainer of Winx.

Her assistant trainer, Conor Flannelly, is a graduate of the legendary Kevin Prendergast apprentice academy and also worked for the late great Dessie Hughes in Ireland. He now holds a full jockey's licence and has ridden winners in France for top jumps trainers such as Jean-Paul Gallorini and Francois Nicolle.

In 2017 he was a key player in the Marnane/Palussiere team that combined to send out over 40 winners from a small string; 28 of which were two-year-olds. He will put his experience to good use with the work and day-to-day care of each horse and is a valued asset to the team.

Are We Northern is out of the Deportivo mare Dispol Diva, who won at distances ranging from five to 12-furlongs on the flat, and also placed in a two-mile-and-one-furlong hurdle. Are We Northern's sire is the Arc winner Rail Link, who is now a highly successful dual-purpose sire.

She will be trained with the winter meetings at Pau and Cagnes-sur-Mer in mind and is due to have her first run in December. Her half-sister Zainie Diva sadly broke down in a race she looked sure to win and, granted similar ability, Are We Northern should develop into a nice handicapper.

Please get in touch to secure your share now!

SYNDICATE TERMS

Are We Northern is one of four horses available with 'The French Bred Syndicate'. Members can choose to be involved with one, two, three or all four of the horses offered.

5% is the total minimum share, so with four horses that would equate to 1.25% per horse.

COSTS

LEASE ONLY - one to four horses

5% - £84 per month

10% - £164 per month

20% - £320 per month

25% - £400 per month

PART OWNERSHIP

£125 per 1.25% share with a 5% minimum share

5% - £500 upfront then £82 per month

10% - £950 upfront then £160 per month

20% - £1,800 upfront then £320 per month

25% - £2,250 upfront then £386 per month

Other percentage shares available upon request.

- The syndicate will run to 31st December 2021

- A financial statement will be issued to all members every three months

- A full contract is sent out to all members prior to joining

- A certificate of part ownership will be issued to all members and will be registered with France Galop.

BENEFITS

Prizemoney

You will receive your full share of all prizemoney won by your horse/horses during the syndicate term as well as a share of any sale proceeds, pro-rata, to your percentage.

Yard Visits

As a syndicate member you will be invited to visit the yard and training facilities and to discuss future plans with trainer Natalie Bentley and her assistant trainer Conor Flannelly.

Racedays

Owners' badges/free entry to all race meetings when your horses are running and free entry for your partner.

Regular Updates

Regular updates are sent out by email, including photos and videos of horses in training on the gallops.