Sam Houston Race Park, MyRacehorse Launch First Racetrack SEC-Qualified Ownership Club

Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse announced a partnership to launch the Sam Houston Racing Club, a Securities and Exchange Commission-qualified fractional ownership program that gives fans true equity stakes in racehorses and a direct line to the barn-to-post experience. The move positions Sam Houston as the first racetrack to partner with a technology platform capable of offering SEC-qualified ownership interests at scale, aiming to turn casual fans into bona fide owners.

The club’s inaugural offering is Onthethirstyside, a Texas-bred sophomore colt by Stay Thirsty who has been campaigned at Sam Houston Race Park and is trained by Mindy Willis. Offering materials provided by the track and platform outline the colt’s pedigree, trainer, racing plan, and risk disclosures, and prospective members are directed to those materials for full terms.

MyRacehorse and Sam Houston framed the program as a step beyond traditional racing clubs by promising real equity and earnings participation rather than membership perks alone. Michael Behrens, CEO of MyRacehorse, said, “Racing clubs aren't new, but true ownership at this scale is.” He added, “MyRacehorse was built to solve the biggest challenges facing ownership groups: access, communication, education, and transparency. This partnership with Sam Houston Race Park allows us to bring real ownership to more people while delivering a modern, intuitive experience that keeps owners engaged every step of the way.”

The technical experience centers on the MyRacehorse app, which will deliver real-time updates, training progress, race entry notifications, trainer insights, and financial reporting to owners’ phones. Thoroughbred Daily News and other notices confirm that any purse earnings would be deposited into a MyRacehorse digital wallet for distribution to owners. The platform is presented as capable of supporting thousands of owners while maintaining compliance and communications at scale, addressing long-standing operational headaches for tracks that run traditional clubs.

“This partnership is about meeting today's fans where they are and inviting them further inside the sport,” Bryan Pettigrew, General Manager of Sam Houston Race Park, said. “The Sam Houston Racing Club gives people a legitimate stake in the action while reinforcing our commitment to innovation, hospitality, and top-tier racing experiences here in Texas.” Sam Houston’s promotional copy encourages fans to “go from racing fan to racehorse owner” and positions the club as an entry into true ownership combined with Texas-style hospitality.

MyRacehorse’s promotional record, as cited by the track, notes campaign associations with high-profile runners including Kentucky Derby winner Authentic, Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey, and Breeders’ Cup Champion Straight No Chaser. Sam Houston also frames the Racing Club as part of a broader innovation push that has included cashless operations and expanded entertainment offerings.

Prospective owners can RSVP for owner-only events and follow Onthethirstyside’s progress through the MyRacehorse app, but offering materials contain the detailed mechanics, fees, and risk disclosures necessary before committing capital. For fans who want a more tangible stake in racing, the Sam Houston Racing Club delivers a new entry point; for the sport it signals a business experiment in scaling ownership and modernizing fan engagement that other tracks may watch closely.