Inside Vesper Solis

Some horses make you stop and look twice. Nightspell was one of them. When we first saw her at the sales, she had the pedigree we were looking for, but it wasn’t just the page in the catalogue that caught our attention. She was well balanced, moved nicely and had a real presence about her. She was still very young, with plenty of growing and learning ahead but we could see the potential. Buying a young horse is always a leap of faith. You can study the breeding, watch how the

The Story Behind Our Three-Time-Placed Filly Do not be fooled by Hellcat’s sweet face. She can be affectionate and easy to love at home, but she is also independent, sassy and very clear about having her own opinion. That character is a big part of why we love her. She is not a push-button horse and she has never pretended to be. Following Hellcat means taking the good days, the frustrating days and the days when she leaves us wondering what she might do next. A sprinting ped

Horses training in Newmarket

Racehorse ownership is full of highs, lows and, occasionally, moments that leave you wondering what on earth just happened. Hellcat was due to line up in the 4:40pm at Thirsk on Friday, ridden by Alexandra Egan. She travelled to the racecourse well, looked fantastic and everything appeared to be going exactly to plan. Then Hellcat decided she had other ideas. On the way to the start, she took herself for an unscheduled tour of Thirsk Racecourse. Thankfully, she was caught saf

For many racing fans, owning a racehorse can feel like something reserved for the very wealthy. However, syndicate ownership has made it possible to experience genuine racehorse ownership without purchasing and funding an entire horse yourself. At Vesper Solis Racing, ownership opportunities currently start with a £150 one-off buy-in and £55 per month. But what do these payments mean, what do they cover, and are there any other costs to consider? Understanding the Two Main Co

One of the most rewarding parts of running Vesper Solis Racing is welcoming our owners to the yard. Earlier this year, we had owners make the journey all the way down from Scotland. They enjoyed a morning behind the scenes with Ross Burdon in Newmarket, spending valuable time at the yard and seeing the horses in their home environment. These visits are about far more than simply seeing your horse. They offer the opportunity to watch the team at work, understand the care and p

Hellcat will make her next racecourse appearance at Thirsk on Friday 7th August, where she is due to run at 4:40pm. She has been declared for the Country Music Night Here Next Friday 14th August Handicap, a Class 6 contest over six furlongs, with Alexandra Egan taking the ride. Hellcat has continued to develop with each experience and returns to the track having already been placed three times during her career. We are looking forward to seeing her back in action and hope she

Vesper Solis Racing may be based in the United Kingdom, but our ownership opportunities are not restricted to those who live here. Racing enthusiasts based overseas can still become part of the journey with Hellcat and Nightspell both trained by Ross Burdon in Newmarket. Our owners receive regular updates, photographs and videos, race plans and behind-the-scenes insight, helping them remain closely connected to their horse wherever they are based. And when you can join us in