Life Should Be an Adventure
Join an extraordinary community
with a zest for culture, history and travel
It’s time to experience (and have) the best of times.
With exclusive all-inclusive access to some of the world’s most coveted experiences in art, architecture and history - we’re giving you access to the life of Kings.
You don’t have to wait to win the lottery to experience the history, depth and equity of thoroughbred horse ownerships. With Ticket to Culture, you don’t have to wonder what could have been - you have direct, unprecedented access to the benefits and prestige of ownership with insider’s access to the lands your horses race.
Travel like you never would.
Your all-access pass to exclusive lands.
Each year’s ownership includes unprecedented access to a land of choice.
Join other owners on an unforgettable annual expedition of camaraderie, insight and breathtaking beauty.
Each year will have the option of the following disciplines.
Live History
Georgian Architecture
Fine Art
Ancient Ruins
Breeder Tours
Robert O’Byrne
Bringing history to life through Ireland's insider sites with writer, author, socialite and lecturer specializing in fine and decorative arts, Robert O'Byrne - a world-top Irish architectural authority.
Milly von Westenholz
Experience London's extensive history through a new lens led by theatrical producer and event coordinator, Milly Von Westenholz.
Julia Korner
Learn about Fine Art, Conservation and enjoy Lecture series on The Master Painters. Discover how to buy Fine Art - viewing the treasures of London's galleries and museums, revealed by an expert eye, with Fine Art expert, lecturer and professional restorer, Julia Korner.
Charles Egerton
Learn the history of ancient British prehistoric sites from Eton educated antiquarian Charles Egerton, including tours of Avebury and Stonehenge in our Walk Amongst the Stones historic tour.
Claire Gill
Get the insider's tour through Belgravia's Blue Plaque historic destinations with Claire Gills, a transformative storyteller and literary agent with a background in publishing,
You deserve to live
the king’s life without the cost.
Your ticket to ownership includes a rare experience
Give yourself the gift of prestige.
Ticket to Culture Racing gives you unprecedented access to the world of thoroughbred racing and more. Here’s what’s included.
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Full equity percentage ownership over all winnings and sales
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Weekly updates from purchase to sale. View your horse’s training, travel and more.
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Owner’s badges to each race
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Social community access to fellow owners
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Annual owner’s tour with exclusive access to the best attractions lead by top historians, authors and professionals
Joseph Clay
Managing Director
A generational breeder from his family’s Thoroughbred Breeding Farm Runnymede in Paris, Kentucky, Joseph is an avid equestrian winning 3 amateur flat races and later becoming a Master of Foxhounds in Ireland. He graduated from the famous Irish National Stud in Kildare, Ireland stud farm management program, has worked on the race track with champion Seeking the Gold and has bred and sold as a winner of the Freshman Sire Contest as a top thoroughbred industry professional. He has also co-bred winners of the Illinois Derby and Kentucky Derby Contender.
Own only the best
Meet your trophied breeder
I know what it’s like to want to take part in the prestige and honor of thoroughbred racing. I also know the cost. As the next generation of America’s oldest thoroughbred farm in the United States, I’ve worked to find a way to give you direct access to the sport of kings. Not only that, but you can now enjoy all of the benefits of transparent and equitable ownership with custom experiences, included.
Joseph has been ranked as a top professional in the Thoroughbred Industry, having bred and co-bred winners alongside his family thoroughbred farm - the oldest in the United States.
Hugo Merry
Racing Manager
Owner of Hugo Merry Bloodstock, with a track record for success at every entry level in the Thoroughbred industry.
Hugo assists in the selection of Championship sires and breeding stock that have become Breeders Cup and group 1 winners around the world. Hugo also assists in the management of our thoroughbreds.
Jane Allison
Pre-Trainer
Successful amateur rider and assistant to the late great Henry Cecil. Jane runs a very successful breaking business at The Manor Farm in Wiltshire.
Notable horses broken by her include: STRADIVARIUS, LAR TI DAR, THE FUGUE and numerous other stakes horses. She breaks in approximately 150 yearlings per year.
