Hold your horses! This micro-investing app brings everyday fans to the winners circle

There are few experiences in the world of sports that equal the sheer excitement of walking into Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.As the three-year-old thoroughbreds parade toward the starting gate, the atmosphere is electric.

The infield is crowded and exuberant.In the grandstand, women are dressed in their fancy hats, while men sport crisp, cream-colored blazers.

They sip on frosty mint juleps and eat warm bowls of slow-cooked burgoo while rubbing their slips for good luck.Yet, for all the pageantry and the rush of cashing a winning ticket, there is one feeling that eclipses it all.Owning a piece of the winning horse is fundamentally more thrilling than owning a winning trifecta.

The pride of watching your own horse cross the finish line is unmatched.For everyday investors who are deeply in love with the sport, that is exactly what MyRacehorse offers.Historically, thoroughbred ownership has been restricted to the very wealthy.

Collective racehorse ownership, however, isn’t an entirely new concept.Racing clubs in Japan have successfully brought everyday investors into the fold of horse racing for decades, proving to be incredibly popular and successful in growing the sport’s fanbase.MyRacehorse takes this concept into the modern digital age, giving everyday fans the opportunity to own a fractional share in a real Thoroughbred racehorse at an accessible price point.

Depending on the specific offering, ownership shares may be made available through Regulation A, Regulation CF, or Regulation D, each accompanied by the appropriate offering documents and legal disclosures.To understand how investing on MyRacehorse works, take a look at their current slate of available horses on their platform.By browsing the active investment pages on MyRacehorse’s U.S.

site, prospective owners can view the latest thoroughbreds up for syndication.Currently, there are 6 horses listed on the main buying portal, ranging from new yearlings to two-year-old colts and ...