NEW TO 2023 – ‘Social Membership’ and ‘Racing Membership’ for The Stars and Diamonds Racing Club

The Stars and Diamonds Racing Club is limited to 30 Social members and 20 Racing members, allowing individual attention, you are just not a number in a big club. This small racing club allows people to get involved in racehorse membership at a very reasonable cost, to give members some fun, allowing more understanding about these magnificent animals as you see behind the scenes, following the past, present and future stars of the racing club and enjoy days out racing. It’s a perfect gift for a loved one or join forces and have fun with your friends and family. Enjoying the thrills of racing and the excitement of being part of the horse’s journeys is an opportunity not to be missed. The Stars and Diamonds Racing Club is for enjoyment and participation not for financial gain.

What will you get from becoming a Stars and Diamonds Racing Club member

 

 

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

(Children join free)

◆  Single Social Membership – £45 per year ◆

◆  Couples Social membership – £65 per year (2 Adults) ◆

◆  Friends and Family Social membership – £85 per year (3+ Adults) ◆

 

 

 

 

 

 

◆  Come and meet the Stars and Diamonds Equine Team  – The past, the present and the future

◆  Racing club mornings – every month to visit yard in Burbage

–  refreshments always offered. (alternate Saturdays /Sundays)

◆  Monthly Saturday mornings on the gallops at trainer’s yard,

–  to watch the horse/s on the gallops, normally the 1st Saturday of each month.

◆   Regular updates via facebook group and chat or email

◆   Summer events at Burbage yard (e.g Fish, Chip & Bingo / BBQ and Games)

◆   Children always welcome to come to all social events

– Paddy loves a brush from the younger members

◆  #  DOES NOT INCLUDE RACE DAYS OR BADGES

RACING MEMBERSHIP

(over 18’s only) paid only when horse/s are in training

◆ an additional £200 – every 6 months or £35 monthly   ◆

 

Once a social member you can upgrade to having a racing membership

◆ You get all the benefits of a Social membership as well as …..

◆ 2 Tickets to the races when runners (2021/22 tickets were guaranteed every 2/3 runs)

Racing Tickets include:

◆  Refreshments normally a meal in the owners and trainer’s facilities

◆  Access into the parade ring to stand in the middle to watch horse/s walk around

◆  Access to winner enclosure if horse finishes in the top 4.

◆   Extra tickets for the family can be purchased or given out if any spares

◆   Prize Money paid out once monthly fees have been paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet The Stars and Diamonds horses – The Past, The Present and The Future

 

CULVERWELL  – (Summer racing campaign 2023)

2011 – Gelding – MIDNIGHT LEGEND – GIVE ME STRENGTH (IRE) (FLEMENSFIRTH (USA))

Lewis as he has been called since a 4-year-old, has finished in the point to point winner’s enclosure 10 of his 15 runs pointing. Having ran recently under rules finishing 4th at Market Rasen March 2022 (photo). He might be little but is a tough horse who has form on all types of going from firm to heavy.

Lewis is currently recovering from having an operation on an ulcer which was found in his throat. Throughout January and February Lewis will be in light work and steady cantering with another vet check-up in March before he starts faster work. Once ready he will go back into full training at Martin Keighley’s in the Cotswolds.

TARQUINIUS  – (ran for The Stars and Diamonds in 2014 – 2015)

2003 – Gelding – TURGEON (USA) – SHANNON BELLS (FR) (NASHAMAA (IRE))

Tarquin’s racing career highlight would be to finish 8th in 2013 Grand National for trainer Gordon Elliott and he gave me my first Cheltenham runner as a point to point trainer at the Hunter Chase Evening meeting, unfortunately he sustained a career ending injury and was fully retired. Over the last 2 years Tarquin has had to come out of retirement to look after and keep an eye on the youngest member of the equine team Elara. He is a brilliant Uncle T, who is giving Elara the best start, she is learning from the best.

STARLETTE – (ran for the Stars and Diamonds in 2018)

2011 – Mare – WINKER WATSON – IMAGINEMYSUPRISE (MUDADIL (USA))

Star had a difficult start to her training career at just turning 4 years old,  I was her 3rd home in 6 months, she showed aggression which was anxiety.  It took a long time to zone in this behaviour which is why Star didn’t run until she was a lot older. She sustained a tendon injury whist running under rules which finished her racing career. Starlette has very good breeding lines with the magnificent Secretariat being Star’s great great grandad it was a very easy decision to continue this bloodline. Star gave birth to ‘Light of Elara’ in May 2021.

 

CARUMBA – (ran for the Stars and Diamonds between 2018-2022)

2010 –  Gelding (GOLD WELL – SARAH MARSHALL (IRE) (FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)).
Carumba had run in 37 races over 6 point to point seasons finishing in the winners enclose 14 times. He recently stepped up to run under rules due to the restrictions on amateur sports during covid, this was a very large ask of him at the age of 12 with all his old injuries including pelvic fracture, tendon injuries on the front legs and suspensory stains on the hind legs. Carumba loved to front run, but as soon the field would start to catch him up and the jockey would start asking the question he would tail off, he fell out of love with racing. A race he ran in that will always stick with me was as Market Rasen he was leading the field and was badly hampered from behind, causing his hind quarters to slip underneath him, the jockey did very well to stay on and Carumba didn’t give up even though he was behind he tried his best and finished his race, that was Carumba’s win for me. Carumba has now fully retired from ridden work due to being very colded backed. He has started his second career of in hand showing, still very early stages but hopefully it will give him a purpose.

LIGHT OF ELARA

2021 – Filly – (DARTMOUTH – STARLETTE (WINKER WATSON)

Daughter of Starlette, Elara is very independent at only a year and a half, If she could become a race horse now I am sure she would. She is having plenty of education at home, walking around the village, pole work, lorry loading and wearing tack, but also learning so much from the others on the yard. Light of Elara will be aimed at National Hunt jumps racing but will not run in a race until she is at least 4 years old allowing her body to grow and give her racing career longevity.

PADDY

2000 – Gelding – Shetland Pony

Paddy has been with at the yard since 2015, he originally came to the yard as a companion for the rehabilitation horses on box rest and restricted turnout. He is a rescue Shetland pony from World Horse Welfare, very little is known about his history but Paddy is brilliant with children he will stand beautifully for them to groom and brush him. Once a year he walks up to the local infant school to see the children for pet week and also takes part in walking the streets with a bucket raising fundsfor the schools PTFA during scarecrow weekend. Even though his is loaned from World Horse Welfare he has a home for life with us.

Member Experiences

Racing club members share their experiences of being part of the club

“Very friendly and welcoming yard. Plenty of open days to view the yard and catch up on what is happening. Good days out at the races”.

“Having been interested in National Hunt racing for many years and a previous member of a large syndicated racing club. I was looking for a small racing club to join where I was treated more like an owner rather than a number. In the last year this has been the case whether its race days or stable visits I have always been made to feel important and welcome. Katie always makes herself available to discuss the individual horses training, welfare and future plans. The transformation of the two horses since they joined Katie is incredible and I very much look forward to the forthcoming season”.

“A very well organised club, Katie works extremely hard with the horses. She is a very caring person. She always keeps us fully informed on what has been going on through her newsletters as well as making you welcome whenever you visit, especially with young children. The social events at the stables are excellent with lots of wonderful food”.

“ I am enjoying being a part of Katie B. Frisby Point to Point Racing and Rehabilitation. The horses in her care have improved greatly and it is a joy to see them mature and develop. I have visited the yard quite frequently and am always given a warm and welcome. It is exciting to be part of this racing club and I look forward to more enjoyable visits and seeing ‘the boys’ race”.

“Great set up, friendly members. Happy to be part of the team”

 

If you would like to be involved with the Stars and Diamonds Racing Club, please express your interest to Katie (via this website or 07729 569460). Katie is the Stars and Diamonds Racing Club Manager, she will be happy to send you details about the club and answer any questions you may have.