Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse launch fractional racehorse ownership program centered on Texas-based runners

A new pathway into ownership at Houston’s racetrack

Sam Houston Race Park has launched a fractional ownership initiative in partnership with MyRacehorse, introducing a structured way for individuals to buy an equity interest in a racehorse tied to the track’s racing calendar. The collaboration is branded as the Sam Houston Racing Club and is designed to package ownership, digital updates and on-track experiences into a single program.

The platform is positioned as an entry point for people who want an ownership stake without forming a traditional racing partnership or buying a horse outright. The program’s materials describe a one-time investment model and emphasize that ownership interests are issued through MyRacehorse’s platform, with ongoing information delivered through the MyRacehorse mobile app.

How the program is structured

Fractional ownership programs typically divide a horse into shares so multiple investors can participate. In this case, the offering is presented as a securities-style product, with MyRacehorse stating that offerings are made through an offering circular tied to an offering statement qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company also states it does not offer or process wagering.

Beyond the financial stake, the Sam Houston Racing Club promotes access that mirrors long-standing racetrack ownership traditions—such as opportunities for paddock presence and winner’s circle moments—while acknowledging that access may be distributed through a lottery-style random selection process and cannot be guaranteed.

• Equity interest in a named racehorse, with pro-rata distributions described as possible when applicable
• App-based updates that can include training reports, video content and race-entry information
• Owner-experience opportunities at Sam Houston Race Park, subject to availability and selection mechanisms
• Race-day financial reporting and reserve-balance information described as part of the owner-facing experience

Initial horse and local training connection

The debut horse for the Sam Houston Racing Club is identified as Onthethirstyside, described as a Texas-bred colt campaigned at Sam Houston Race Park. The horse is trained by Mindy Willis, a longtime Texas-based trainer. The program frames the horse-and-trainer pairing as a way to connect participants directly to the regional racing circuit, where stabling, workouts and race entries can be observed on-site during the meet.

Context: Sam Houston Race Park’s role in Texas racing

Sam Houston Race Park, which opened in 1994, is located northwest of downtown Houston and hosts both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons each year. The facility is owned by Penn Entertainment Inc., which completed the acquisition of the remaining ownership interest in the Sam Houston properties in 2021.

The partnership arrives as racetracks nationally continue to pursue new engagement models—often built around technology, events and ownership experiences—aimed at broadening participation in a sport where the traditional cost of ownership can be high and operational structures can be complex for new entrants.

The program is presented as “true ownership” rather than a fan-membership model, pairing a financial stake with structured access and digital tracking.