There’s never been a better time to race a Thoroughbred

Tell A Tale winning the Hawkes Bay Guineas Tell A Tale winning the Hawkes Bay Guineas 4th October - Photo by Race Images (Palmerston North)

Tax relief, increasing stakes, increased crowds, unsatisfied demand from Hong Kong and Singapore for proven NZ bloodstock. All good reasons why NOW is a good time to make an investment in the thoroughbred industry. And, to add some icing to the cake, at Ellerslie in January 2009, there will be a one million dollar race for two year olds, restricted to yearlings acquired at the 2008 Karaka sales. All four of the Fortuna 2008 Purchases (now two year olds) are eligible for this race (see Opportunities Page for more detail).

To add further excitement to the mix, the Minister for Racing announced on August 15th that there will be four new races with Stakes of One Million Dollars or more to add to the existing two Million Dollar plus races, making Six races in the 2008/09 season that will carry stakes of One Million Dollars plus. The four new races to carry the Million Dollar plus stakes are the 2000 Guineas and the Mercedes Derby (both for three years olds), the Telegraph Handicap and the Auckland Cup.

News Flash

Tell A Tale stuns his connections and a huge Riccarton crowd by winning the $1m 2000 Guineas in dramatic fashion.See News Section for details.


Tell A Tale to contest the $1 Million Group One First Sovereign 2000 Guineas at Riccarton Park Sat 15th November. See News Section for details.


Tell A Tale wins again in Listed event over 1600 metres at Riccarton, Sunday 26th October, See News Section for details.


Tell A Tale scores great win in the Group Two Golan Hawkes Bay Guineas, Saturday 4th October. See News Section for details.


David Ellis gives Choisir-For Love filly the big "thumbs up", describes her as an "Oaks filly" and buys a share for his wife, Trackside Presenter Karyn Fenton-Ellis. See News section for more detail


The Danzero-Tehama Colt, owned by the Fortuna (No 10) Syndicate, nominated for the 2009 Golden Slipper. See News for more details


He's Licarocket scores brilliantly at Te Rapa June 7th. See News Section for details.


“The time is ripe to invest in Thoroughbred racing and have great fun at the same time.”

Fortuna Ltd is an Authorized Syndicator and is proud to present syndication opportunities to the NZ public. Become an investor in a Syndicate managed by Fortuna Ltd and this is what you receive:

  • Quality bloodstock specifically selected for Fortuna Ltd Syndicates by two of the best in the business, David Ellis and Mark Walker
  • Your colt, gelding or filly trained by NZ Champion trainer, Mark Walker of Te Akau Racing Stables.
  • Your bloodstock treated with professionalism and skill by Te Akau staff.
  • Your bloodstock ridden by top quality jockeys.
  • Professional Administration and Racing Management Services provided by Fortuna Ltd and its Director, John Galvin.
  • Independent audit of Syndicate accounts.

Fortuna Ltd have a number of Syndicate opportunities available.