Hambleton has certainly seen a growing demand for shares with around 40 horses in training this year, including a few new recruits to the National hunt scene spearheaded by exciting Huntingdon bumper winner Alazwar.

Since Glen Shiel’s Group 1 breakthrough, they have won Listed races with the Watson trained Outbox and Mehmento and David O’Meara’s Twilight Spinner, as well as a Group 3 in France with their longest serving trainer Kevin Ryan’s Atomic Force.

“We’re very proud of our record since we started with one horse 15 years ago, but particularly over the last 12 months,” adds Turner. “Our top level success has been achieved without spending huge amounts. In fact, our stakes winners cost between £15,000 and £45,000.

“You could say it’s the stuff that dreams are made of but thankfully we’ve kept on repeating that success,” he says. “We pride ourselves on helping our owners enjoy every winner, whether its at Wolverhampton on a Monday, Ripon on a Tuesday or a big meeting on a Saturday.”

Owner engagement is key to Hambleton’s success, adds Turner. “All our owners enjoy the whole process, from seeing their horses on the gallops, the entry stage of a race and greeting their jockey and trainer in the parade ring and winner’s enclosure.

“Being part of one of our syndicates is such a special involvement and takes the interest and enjoyment of racing to another level.”

Lifelong racing fan Mike Smale had never been part of a syndicate until joining Hambleton but has visited Qatar, Ireland and France with the Watson-trained Maystar and also owns a share in Outbox. “Hambleton’s team keeps me informed and involved every step of the way and I never get any unexpected bills.”

John Ford was also new to ownership when he became involved in Maystar. “I didn’t know what to expect from a syndicate but I couldn’t feel more involved if I owned my own horse outright,” he beams.