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The Zilla Racing Stables Ownership Experience
Founded in June 2012, Zilla Racing Stables was created to offer partners a more personal, engaging, and rewarding way to experience thoroughbred ownership.
Located near Saratoga Springs, one of the most storied centers of American racing, ZRS is built for those who want more than a casual connection to the sport. Through fractional ownership, our partners enjoy the thrill, access, and pride of racehorse ownership in a way that is both meaningful and financially approachable.
A Closer Connection to the Sport
At ZRS, ownership is about far more than holding a percentage in a horse. It is about being part of the journey from the inside — following the horse’s development, sharing in the anticipation of race day, and enjoying the kind of access and insight that make the sport so compelling.
For many of our partners, the experience is much like supporting a favorite team, only on a far more personal level. The connection is real, the excitement is genuine, and the memories are lasting.
Designed to Be Personal, Transparent, and Immersive
We believe the ownership experience should feel connected from start to finish. That means timely communication, meaningful updates, real transparency, and the opportunity to enjoy the sport in a way that goes well beyond simply watching from the stands.
Whether it is visiting the barn, following a horse’s progress, celebrating in the winner’s circle, or sharing the experience with fellow partners, ownership with ZRS is designed to be immersive, informative, and memorable.
The Ultimate Racing Experience
Owning a racehorse is one of the most exciting experiences in sport. It brings together competition, passion, anticipation, and the rare opportunity to be part of something truly special.
At Zilla Racing Stables, our mission is to make that experience accessible, enjoyable, and unforgettable for every partner — whether you are discovering racing for the first time or deepening a passion that has lasted for years.
Benefits of Ownership
Owning a racehorse is unlike any other experience in sports. It offers excitement, anticipation, access, and the rare opportunity to be part of something truly special from the inside.
A Level of Access Few Sports Can Offer
As a licensed owner in New York, you receive NYRA credentials and an owner’s badge, which provide access to a range of privileges not available to the general public. These include complimentary clubhouse admission at all NYRA tracks, access to owner seating at Belmont and Aqueduct, and clubhouse admission at Saratoga.
Owners also receive horsemen’s parking, including at Saratoga, along with paddock passes that provide entry into one of the most exclusive and electric areas of the racecourse.
A True Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Ownership brings you closer to the sport in a way that simply cannot be replicated from the stands.
From the restricted barn area to the paddock to the winner’s circle, owners are able to experience the game at its most intimate level. You have the opportunity to see your horse in its daily environment, follow its development firsthand, and spend time around the trainers, riders, grooms, and staff whose dedication makes each performance possible.
For many owners, these moments behind the scenes become just as meaningful as race day itself.
The Zilla Racing Stables Difference
At Zilla Racing Stables, we believe the ownership experience should feel personal, informed, and connected.
Our partners receive access to private owner communication channels, including restricted website access and private text groups, so important information is always readily available. We place a strong emphasis on communication and transparency, including timely updates and full veterinary disclosure, so our partners always understand where things stand.
When available, partners also receive advance breeze schedules, quality photos, and breeze videos that bring the horse’s day-to-day progress to life.
Professional, Thoughtful Administration
We believe the business side of ownership should be handled with the same care and professionalism as the horses themselves.
ZRS provides detailed online invoicing and convenient payment options designed to make ownership simple and efficient. Purse earnings are credited monthly, and partners may request a check for any available credit balance.
Access Beyond Race Day
Owning with ZRS can also open the door to experiences beyond the racetrack itself.
Partners may be invited to attend yearling and two-year-old sales with us, offering a firsthand look at the process of evaluating and acquiring future runners. For many owners, this deeper involvement adds another rewarding dimension to the partnership experience.
A Community Built Around the Sport
While the access, excitement, and information are all valuable parts of ownership, one of the most lasting rewards is the community that comes with it.
Over time, many of our partners develop friendships through the stable that extend well beyond the races themselves. Shared anticipation, shared victories, and even shared setbacks often create connections that last for years.
Owning with Zilla Racing Stables is designed to be more than a transaction. It is meant to be an immersive, transparent, and deeply enjoyable experience that gives our partners a genuine connection to the sport and to the horses they own.