Our Owner of the Month award winner for March is John Atkinson part owner of Bona Fide Star, he gave us his thoughts on the experience of owning a racehorse:

Being a co-owner in a promising horse from the Richards Moyle stable is not just about the thrill of the races but also about the chance to be part of a great group of owners.

As a part owner, you’re not just a spectator, you are kept well informed by the trainer(s) but also a beneficiary of Bona Fide Star’s journey to success.

Owning a share in Bona Fide Star along with my other horse ownership hobbies, (“Investments”), opens doors to the vibrant community of horse racing enthusiasts and connects me with like-minded individuals who share my passion for the sport. Whether it’s cheering together track side or celebrating victories, the camaraderie among the other owners adds a special dimension to the entire experience.

As we can easily see John very much enjoys being a racehorse owner. Bona Fide Star landed his maiden at Clare and at the time of writing he has raced 12 times for a win, two seconds and three thirds. He has earned just over $47,000 including $14,000 in Racing Rewards bonuses for his owners.

Bona Fide Star is by the Snitzel stallion Stratosphere out of the Flying Spur mare, In Theory. The dam In Theory who was unplaced in two starts, has also left a handy race mare in Indigo Girls (by Mawingo) winner of a touch over $85,000.

The granddam My Chestnut Girl (by Horse Chestnut) was imported from the United States, her other progeny include Jenni Espirt (by Bel Esprit) winner of four races to date and over $90,000.

The third dam the Nureyev mare Mien produced the mighty dual derby winner of five stakes races, Big Brown (by Boundary). Big Brown was able to win two legs of the famous US triple crown saluting in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. He then suffered a cracked hoof prior to the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes and while attempting to win the race, was eased down and failed to finish the race. He recovered to win another Group 1 and came to Australia where he stood for four years with some success.

Bona Fide Star seems to be on the up and up and we wish John and his racing colleagues the best of luck for the future.