Results are important but so is having a good time. That’s why most people get into the great sport of horse racing—for enjoyment.
Racehorse Owners with Heart of the South enjoy our popular Owner Events which we hold throughout the year. Family and friends are also welcome to join us and experience an insight into the world of racing.
As well as hospitality racedays, summer BBQ’s and Christmas visits, we strive go that little bit extra and previous events include:
- 3 days in Dublin taking in Darley’s beautiful Kildangan Stud and the Punchestown Festival
- A fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of Weatherbys Racing Administration Centre
- A day picking out the stars of the future at the Tattersalls Millions Sales
- An ‘evening with the handicapper’ was held in 2012 which was the first of its kind, and again in 2016 by popular demand
- A tour of the newly built Sussex Equine Hospital
- A morning at the stunning Palace House in Newmarket where we saw an ROR demonstrations, including one from our ex-racer Royal Battalion!
- A spectacular visit to the beautiful Chevley Park Stud (1 of only 6 tours per year!) before enjoying lunch and a historic overview of the Jockey Club Rooms
- A morning in Lambourn including a tour of Oliver Sherwood’s yard and a delicious breakfast in the Pheasant Inn
- Our 25th anniversary celebration with 130 of our lovely Owners!
- A hospitality event at Sandown Park with 140 Owners
For 2024 we have two exciting events exclusively for Owners planned! We will be heading to Gloucestershire in the summer to visit ex-racehorse Reckon I’m Hot partaking in his new polo career before we enjoy a 3-night overseas trip to the stunning Merano in Italy for what looks to be a hugely enjoyable weekend! Book your places by clicking here
In 2025, by popular demand our “Evening with the handicapper” event will return and Heart of the South Racing will be turning 30 years old so bring on our celebratory summer BBQ!
Owner Event to Tattersalls Book 1 Yearling Sales
Our 2023 Owner Event was a trip to Tattersalls Book 1 Yearling Sales! It was the most enjoyable day in Newmarket where we learnt plenty and got to soak up
Thank you messages from our lovely Owners
Following such a successful day for our 25th Anniversary we have received so many lovely messages from our Owners. Read them all here
HOTSR celebrates 25 years of success!
25 years of Heart of the South Racing and thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating with such a fabulous day! See some photos here.
An enjoyable morning in Lambourn!
A morning at Oliver Sherwood's yard seeing his horses at work before devouring a scrumptious breakfast at The Pheasant Inn & distributing our winning mementos!
Incredible visit to Cheveley Park Stud & The Jockey Club Rooms
A visit to the stunning Cheveley Park Stud to meet some of their Stallions before we had a tour of the fascinating Jockey Club Rooms. A hugely enjoyable day!
140 Owners join us at Sandown Park!
140 HOTSR Owners celebrated our successful 2018 season with us as we enjoyed hospitality at Sandown Park. Read more about our excellent afternoon here
An informative visit of the Sussex Equine Hospital
25 Heart of the South Owners enjoy a fascinating tour of the new Sussex Equine Hospital with Matt Waterhouse. Needless to say we left in awe of their work!
A very enjoyable Summer BBQ at Beggars Barn
One of our most enjoyable owner events as 130 Heart of the South owners join us for a day of delicious food, a display from our ex-racers and great company!
Learning more about the sport we love!
Europe's chief handicapper Dominic Gardner-Hill provides 75 owners a fascinating insight into the complexities of the handicapping system.
A fantastic 20th anniversary celebration with our owners
We enjoyed hospitality at Fontwell Park where 150 of our owners celebrated 20 years with us. We also looked back on Fruity O'Rooney's career.
Summer BBQ at Beggars Barn Stud
A beautiful day for our annual summer BBQ! A popular event amongst our owners which we hold regularly at Beggars Barn Farm.
A very enjoyable visit to Newsells Park Stud
An educational visit to Newsells Park Stud followed by a day at Newmarket races for the 1000 Guineas meeting.
Hospitality at Brighton Racecourse
Great hospitality at Brighton Racecourse shared with our owners and Good Luck Charm puts the icing on the cake with a fabulous win.
A trip overseas for the Jersey Guineas Meeting
A trip overseas full of laughter & glorious weather. Thank you to the 90 HOTSR owners who joined us and make it an enjoyable weekend.
An interesting trip to the Weatherbys Racing Centre
A fascinating event giving us an insight into the scenes behind racing. We then had a lovely afternoon at Towcester races.
An evening with the handicapper
An insight into the world of handicapping with Channel 4 Racing presenter Simon Holt before owners visited their horses at Cisswood Stables.
Tattersalls Millions Sale and a morning at the National Stud
An informative day at Newmarket's most prestigious Sale before we went to visit the National Stud to meet some popular Stallions.
Kildangan Stud & Punchestown Festival, Ireland
A fantastic & interesting few days in Ireland as we visited the Stud and before enjoying an afternoon at the Punchestown Festival.