The Emerald Racing Club will acquire one or more racehorses privately or via claim for the 2015 racing season. The horse will be trained by Emerald Downs’ trainers Larry and Sharon Ross. Their other notable runners include 2013 Washington Racing Hall of Fame inductee Military Hawk and 2014 Longacres Mile (G3) winner Stryker Phd.

Updates will be posted weekly and via e-mail so you can follow your racehorse. While your club membership is only $500, monthly financials will be shared with the group to provide a transparent and behind-the-scenes look into the real costs of owning a racehorse.

All aspects of racehorse ownership will be explained from acquiring a horse, to finding the right trainer, to preparing for its first race, and hopefully, getting to the winner’s circle. Racehorse costs can be prohibitive to many new owners. This is a way for you to get your toes wet without taking a major financial plunge into the proverbial racing pool.

2015 ERC membership includes: membership in the Emerald Racing Club for the 2015 season; a racehorse;  official owner license issued by the Washington Horse Racing Commission ($108 value); free admission for the entire season ($490 value);  owner parking pass ($490 value); access to the restricted backstretch area to watch your racehorse train; paddock access on race day; guest passes to bring your friends and show off your racehorse; and there are no hidden costs and no additional training fees or bills.