The syndicate presented by
Ecurie Gavin Hernon
RELIABLE RACING
Over the last 2 years our syndicate has had a wonderful time with plenty of action on the track, yard visits and an exciting sale. Safe to say everyone’s highlight was the wonderful AGUALETO who was purchased by Gavin for the syndicate for just 5,000€ He went on to win a listed race for us and was then sold at the Arc sale for 320,000€.
We are excited to be launching the syndicate again with new horses, a new opportunity to choose some names, a new opportunity to choose our racing silks, a new chance to discover French racing and a new chance to stumble upon the next Agualeto!
"Bonjour à tous ! J’ai vraiment bien aimé cette expérience Reliable, de belles rencontres à l’entraînement et aux courses, une bonne com et surtout l’incroyable histoire Agualeto ! Merci à Gavin, Alice et Laura pour cette belle histoire…"
Tony Clout
“I’m delighted to have been involved with Reliable Racing over the last few years. Having run syndicates myself in the past I know the challenges and the work that needs to go in to deliver a good experience for the shareholders and Reliable Racing has delivered this expertly. Success on the track is of course the best way to a positive experience and Reliable Racing has provided that over and over again, culminating with the Listed win of Agualeto, what a thrill that was! But success and enjoyment is not only delivered through success on the track, it’s the great photos and videos provided by Laura, the mornings on the gallops, the days at the races (win or lose), these are unique experiences and it’s been great to share it with such a dedicated and enthusiastic team. I can’t wait for Reliable Racing 2 and look forward to being involved with the team again!”
Rob Jones
"Bonjour, voici mon retour sur l’expérience Reliable Racing : Suivre les chevaux à l'entraînement à Chantilly puis en course, en présence de Gavin, Laura, Alice, et « CAPITAINE » — toujours des moments très attendus ! Les moments passés à Deauville ou lors du Prix de Diane ont effectivement été des temps forts. La participation avec Gavin aux ventes de yearlings 2023, avec son œil avisé et ses explications sur les critères qu’il prend en compte pour faire sa sélection, a été très instructive."
Vincent Pignataro
"After these two years, I can already say that following the horses in training and during races has been a real pleasure. As an enthusiast, having the opportunity to talk with Gavin and regularly see the horses in training brings me great joy, and this is exactly what my father and I were looking for when joining this syndicate. Having runners, especially during the summer in Deauville or at the Prix de Diane meeting, has been a particularly rewarding experience. The Agualeto adventure, on the other hand, is exceptional and a dream for any owner."
Alexandre Famin
"... de novembre 2022 à avril 2024 une belle expérience, un enthousiasme pour Reliable Racing et tout ce que Gavin et vous avez apporté"
Marc de Beir
"Découvrir une association très chaleureuse avec des vrais passionnés. Je ne serai sûrement pas revenu comme propriétaire....j'ai repris goût."
Bernard Wethli
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
HOW IT WORKS
6000€ buy in will cover the cost of purchasing and vetting the horses, their transport to the yard and their full insurance for 2 years.
The Yearlings will be bought at the sales and the horses in training will be at the sales or privately.
A fee of 660€/month will cover the cost of training the horses. There will be no add-on costs.
4 FRENCH BRED
HORSES
2 Yearlings
2 Horses in training
TRAINED
IN CHANTILLY
by Gavin Hernon
REGULAR
UPDATES
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STABLE VISITS
RACE DAY EVENTS
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Our Stories
Gavin's passion for Thoroughbreds began on his family's stud farm in Co Cork, Ireland, where he developed a deep understanding of the bloodstock and horse racing industry.
After earning a degree in International Commerce with French, he pursued his dream of training horses in France, learning from some of the world's top trainers, including Jim Bolger, André Fabre, and Graham Motion.
Gavin began training in Chantilly in 2018, quickly achieving success, including multiple winners and standout performances such as Flighty Lady's third-place finish in the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc day. Gavin's dedication to maximizing each horse's potential, combined with the world-class facilities at Chantilly, ensures a professional and rewarding experience for owners.
Alice, Gavin's partner, brings a wealth of experience from her time working with renowned trainers such as David Evans, Venetia Williams, and Robert Cowell in the UK, as well as stints in the U.S. and Australia. After meeting Gavin while working in France, the couple moved to America, where Alice worked for Michael Matz, and then to Australia, where she shadowed Physio Tom and worked with Peter Snowden.
Now, Alice splits her time between riding, office management, and her work as a qualified equine massage therapist and Magnawave practitioner. Together, Gavin and Alice lead a passionate and dedicated team focused on ensuring the well-being and success of every horse in their care.
Celebrating the sale of AGUALETO
Arc Sale, October 2024
