Sam Houston Race Park has unveiled the Sam Houston Racing Club, a pioneering partnership with MyRacehorse, the foremost platform for fractional racehorse ownership. While racing clubs have been common at racetracks, this collaboration marks the first time a track has joined forces with a technology platform that facilitates true, SEC-certified racehorse ownership on a large scale, transforming the thoroughbred racing fan experience.
Utilizing MyRacehorse’s advanced ownership platform, members of the Sam Houston Racing Club can become actual racehorse owners rather than just fans, gaining real financial stakes, sharing in race earnings, and having direct involvement in horse travel. Through the MyRacehorse mobile app, owners receive live updates on training, race entries, and trainer insights. They also gain exclusive access to owner-only events, can follow their horse’s journey from stable to racetrack, and collect earnings directly in their digital wallet if their horse performs well.
Michael Behrens, CEO of MyRacehorse, emphasized that while racing clubs themselves aren’t new, offering genuine ownership opportunities on this scale is revolutionary. He noted that MyRacehorse was created to address the biggest obstacles in group ownership, including accessibility, communication, education, and transparency. This partnership with Sam Houston Race Park enables more fans to experience true ownership through a seamless, engaging digital experience.
Traditionally, racetracks have struggled with managing ownership clubs due to challenges in communication and educating large groups about racehorse ownership. MyRacehorse’s technology overcomes these hurdles by supporting thousands of owners at once while ensuring compliance and keeping them engaged.
For Sam Houston Race Park, the Racing Club is part of a larger strategy to innovate and enhance the guest experience. The track has already adopted cashless payments and diversified entertainment options; now, the racing club adds a more immersive way for fans to connect deeply with the sport.
Brian Pettigrew, General Manager of Sam Houston Race Park, stated that this initiative is designed to engage modern fans and invite them to participate more fully in horse racing. He highlighted that the club reflects the track’s ongoing commitment to innovation, hospitality, and delivering premier racing experiences in Texas, while empowering fans with ownership rights.
The club will debut with On the Thirstyside, a sophomore colt under the guidance of Texas trainer Mindy Willis. Willis, who launched her independent career in 1982 after working with Grade 1-winning trainer Bernie Willis, has earned over $15 million throughout her career. Consistently ranked among the top 10 trainers at Sam Houston, she achieved a 27% win rate last year, placing third behind notable figures like Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Willis previously trained Texas-bred Sanrit Song, a multiple stakes winner with over $806,000 in earnings and 19 wins out of 50 starts.
To explore ownership options and learn more about the horses and trainers involved in the Sam Houston Racing Club, visit www.myracehorse.com/samhoustonracingclub.
Note: This announcement is not an offer to sell or solicit the sale of securities in any jurisdiction where such activities would be unlawful without proper registration. Any offerings are made pursuant to official filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state laws, details of which are available on the recruitment page.
Originally published by Paulick Report on February 9, 2026.
Fan Take: This innovative alliance between Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse could revolutionize fan engagement by making racehorse ownership accessible and transparent like never before. For horse racing enthusiasts, it offers a thrilling new way to connect with the sport beyond spectating, potentially driving greater interest and investment in thoroughbred racing’s future.
