To
enhance the information available to prospective owners of Thoroughbred
racehorses, OwnerView today announced a new service called “OwnerView
Host.” The free service will provide a further source of basic
information for people interested in owning Thoroughbred racehorses,
covering topics such as business plans, ownership options, licensing,
costs and expenses, and aftercare.
“There
is a lot of information available to prospective owners before they
hire a trainer or make that first horse purchase, and OwnerView hosts
will help them digest many of the basics of owning Thoroughbred
racehorses,” said Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView. “We won’t
offer specifics on the selection of agents, trainers, and horses, but
we will explain where to go, how to make contacts, and what to do to
become a Thoroughbred owner.”
Anyone interested in using the OwnerView Host service can fill out a form at
ownerview.com available through the link, “Contact us to discuss your plans.”
“When
we receive a request, we will reply to the prospective owner to setup
an initial discussion,” Falter said. “After the introductory contact,
prospective owners will have the opportunity to speak to an
OwnerView host who can walk them through ownership topics at OwnerView.com
and answer questions.”
OwnerView
was launched by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. and the
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) in May 2012, in the
wake of McKinsey & Company’s economic study of the sport that
recommended a central resource that would encourage Thoroughbred
ownership and provide accurate information about purchasing and owning a
Thoroughbred. OwnerView includes information relevant to Thoroughbred
owners, including information on trainers, racing
syndicates, licensing, aftercare, and state incentive programs. For
more information, visit OwnerView.com.
