About the Club

Membership Fee: £310 which will provide membership until 31st December 2025 with nothing extra to pay. We are now offering a joint membership for couples at the same address (or carers) for £525.

The Ruth Carr Racing Club has been created to allow everybody an opportunity to experience the world of racing at an affordable price. The ability to follow the Club horses as they progress through their careers and the anticipation of a successful day at the races offers so much entertainment. Sharing this excitement and anticipation with like-minded racegoers and a visit to the yard will enhance your social life, whilst making new friends.

If you are looking for lots of fun and excitement, or a special gift for someone, then the Ruth Carr Racing Club is for you.

What to Expect

• At least two horses running in the Club Colours
• Regular updates, including photos and videos of the Club horses.
• Draw entry for race day badges
• Visits to the yard to meet the horses and socialise with other Club members and the team at Mowbray
• Pre and Post race reports from the yard for each of our Club runners via private Telegram Group
• Draw entry to receive any winning trophies

Colours

Our colours are kindly provided to the Racing Club by Ruth. They have been her personal racing colours for many years and have been carried by some of her favourite horses including Monaadhil who won 3 races and was placed 4 times out of 11 runs in 2022.

Meet the Ruth Carr Racing Club Horses

Horses in the Club currently are Van Zant,  Newyorkstateofmind, Sacred Melody and new addition Streak Lightning . The Club has won 9 races to date, (January 2025).

Streak Lightning

8yo chestnut gelding who has won three races for us and been placed on multiple occasions.  Joins our Club fit and well on the back of several good efforts at Newcastle a track he loves.  He is currently on a mark he is more than capable of winning off and should add to his winning tally before too much longer.  Updated 3rd January 2025

Sacred Melody

4yo chestnut filly bought in July 2024 out of Edward Lynam’s yard in Ireland, owned and bred by Clipper Logistics.  By Showcasing out of a winning mare who was half sister to five winners.  She has come down to a good mark, if she can settle in her races she will definitely win having not being beaten far last time out over 6f furlongs at Wolverhampton. (updated 3rd January 2025)

Newyorkstateofmind

A bay 8yo gelding by Brazen Beau and out of Albany Rose. Bought at Tattersalls in October 2022, he enjoyed a winter of complete relaxation.  Has been a fun horse for our Club members with 4 wins, 2 seconds and plenty of thirds and fourths.  Acts on the all weather and turf (although he’s not a fan of soft ground!) Updated 3rd January 2025

Van Zant

6yo bay gelding who we’ve had since a yearling.  A good looking lad who is full brother to a 3 time winner.
Van showed ability as a 2 year old when placed 2nd to subsequent 99 rated Lethal Levi but at times was disappointing.  He came good as a 4yo and has now won three races on the all weather with lots of placed efforts to back those up!  Has shown most of his form on a synthetic surface but hasn’t had too many chances on the grass for one reason or another!  Updated 20th January 2025

Membership Fee

Membership is £310 which will provide membership until 31st December 2025 with nothing extra to pay. We are now offering a joint membership for couples (or carers) of £525.  (To qualify for a Joint Membership, both members must reside at the same address or be a Carer for a Member.)

Application Form

Happy members!

FAQ’s

Will I own a share in the horses?
Buying a membership does not entitle you to an ownership share in the horses and you will not be entitled to any return if the horse is sold.

Who owns the horses?
All the horses are owned by Ruth Carr Racing Ltd and are leased to the Club.

Will I receive any prize money?
Your membership does not entitle you to any prize money earned by the horses in the Ruth Carr Racing Club. Membership in the Club in not an investment and you will not receive any financial return.

Will I get a badge to go racing when a Club horse runs?
Due to the nature of the Club, we can’t guarantee a badge for every member to attend on a race day. In the interest of fairness, the names of members who wish to attend will go into a draw after the horse has been declared.

When will I know when the Club horses are running?
Entries are made 7 days in advance with the final declaration stage being made by 10am two days before the race.

Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund up to fourteen days after your payment has been received in line with the statutory cooling off period. After the fourteen day cooling off period, we cannot offer you a refund for cancelled membership.

Who makes the decisions about the horses?
All decisions including race day planning, jockeys and retiring or selling horses will be made by Ruth Carr – the trainer.

How many stable visits will we have?
We will have at least one visit to Mowbray House each year. Subject to space, members will be able to bring guests with them. Children are welcome if fully supervised. Sorry we cannot allow dogs at our events.

How much does it cost to join the Club?
The Ruth Carr Racing membership lasts until 31st December 2024 and costs an all-inclusive price of £295. In all circumstances the membership fee is not subject to any additional requests for payment in relation to the keeping, training and racing of the racehorses, no matter what costs the Club incurs.

How do I become a member of the Club?
Fill out and send us an Application Form

Who do I contact if I have a question about the Club or membership?
Please contact Chrissie: chrissie@ruthcarrracing.co.uk. We will keep members fully informed of all club matters by email and private SMS message and Ruth will of course be on hand to chat at the races and at yard visits.

Does the Ruth Carr Racing Club comply with the new British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Shared Ownership Regulation “Racing Club Code of Conduct”?
Yes the Terms and Conditions fully comply with the recent (1st May 2021) tightening of regulation on Racing Clubs.
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