Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse Launch Racing Club Collaboration

New club format gives members real equity and earnings participation in racehorses.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse have announced the launch of the Sam Houston Racing Club, a new collaboration that allows members to become racehorse owners with real equity, earnings participation, and direct access to their horse's journey through the MyRacehorse app.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to make racehorse ownership more accessible and engaging for fans by providing a modern, transparent experience that keeps owners connected to their horses every step of the way.

The details

Through the Sam Houston Racing Club, members can RSVP for owner-only events, follow their horse's development from the barn to race day, and receive earnings directly into their MyRacehorse digital wallet if the horse is successful on the track. The club will kick off with a sophomore colt named Onthethirstyside, trained by Mindy Willis.

  • The Sam Houston Racing Club was launched on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Sam Houston Race Park

A horse racing track located in Houston, Texas.

MyRacehorse

A company that provides a platform for people to become racehorse owners with real equity and earnings participation.

Onthethirstyside

A sophomore colt that will be the first horse featured in the Sam Houston Racing Club.

Mindy Willis

The trainer of Onthethirstyside, the first horse in the Sam Houston Racing Club.

Bryan Pettigrew

The general manager of Sam Houston Race Park.

Michael Behrens

The CEO of MyRacehorse.

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What they’re saying

“This partnership is about meeting today's fans where they are and inviting them further inside the sport. 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.”

— Bryan Pettigrew, General Manager, Sam Houston Race Park (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

“Racing clubs aren't new, but true ownership at this scale is. 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.”

— Michael Behrens, CEO, MyRacehorse (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

What’s next

The Sam Houston Racing Club will kick off with its first horse, Onthethirstyside, trained by Mindy Willis. Fans can RSVP for owner-only events and follow the horse's progress through the MyRacehorse app.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Sam Houston Race Park and MyRacehorse aims to make racehorse ownership more accessible and engaging for fans by providing a modern, transparent experience that gives members a real stake in the action.