Hi Grot,

Were you caught up in this as well? I own through other sydicates that go out of their way for the customer with daily or weekly updates as required and never hide anything from the owners. I'm wondering what will happen now to everyones shares now that Alan can't have a thing to do with them? Do we still have to keep paying the monthly upkeep if there is no chance of my horse racing anytime soon? I wish I went with my gut and got out of this ameture outfit once their pathetic web updates slowed about a year ago!

turbo
i wouldnt pay a cent to that thief.

No, Turbo, I wasn't with Nightingale. I'm with Novocastrian Racing who will be the contact referred to in Friday's paper.

Novocastrian racing
 

How long have they been around? What is their record?

Been in operation 3 years, 9 horses. Rod Ollerton & Barry Lawrence trained.

2 x unraced 2yo's - Shaft x Doubtful Direction & Dane Shadow filly.
1 x unraced 3yo - Dinsdale - Commands x Emmy.
1 x unraced 3yo filly put down - Galileo filly.

Love My Way - 4 starts unplaced - coming back from knee chips should improve.
Hussonet Rose - 12 starts 3 2nds & 4 3rds - $9800-
Mighty Madeline - 2 starts, 4th on debut
Medowie Angel - 23 starts 0:2:3 $7,300 - had for 15 starts.
Zentastic - 15 starts 2 wins, 1 2nd & a 3rd $9,500 had for 7 starts 1 win & 3rd onsold.

They are just starting to get a few going to the races after a slow start.

stratana
 

Stratana wins again.. hope you guys had something on him. Very useful and determined galloper.

Stratana
 

I hope he offloaded his shares before todays win.

Performing pretty well for a horse Dumb & Dumber couldn't handle.

I'm interested if anyone wants to start a class action them

I only lost a couple of thousand, but I wont let up till he loses everything or starts picking up the soap at long bay.

Grot,

I'm not from Newcastle and can't find Geoff Wilsons column on the net, can you fill me in with some details.

Thanks Croosbone
 

I'd read that article, I thought that there'd been another one as I couldn't find a ref to Novocastrian Racing.

Has anyone got an update about any syndicates?

I had an email from racing NSW in regards to a trainer interested in buying or continuing the syndicate. I have liased with the trainer via email and at this stage if the other members agree, I'm keen to crack on for a few more races....

Nightingale
 

Turbo, what horse/s are you referring to and what trainer?

I'd be interested in knowing the horse we were approached (Andre Van Tonder ) but he seems to have lost interest in Hot Snippet

Nightingale
 

Does anyone know what has happened to Goldera Girl and Let's Intice.

Andre Van Who?
 

Just looked up his training record, it was very similar to one S. Sormaz prior to a win at Wellington on Saturday.

Thought I give it a few months before commenting on this post but see not much happening with this group either e.g. Grandera filly photo taken Nov'09, where is she now? Just too long between drinks!

Nightingale
 

Does anyone know what is happening with Nightingale or his horses?

We were told by racing nsw that he had retired our horse as there was no interest from other owners

Dinsdale and Mighty Madeline both 2nd in trials 8/2/12. Good one!

Hussonet Rose breaks through for her first win at Muswellbrook today.

Countach Wins!!!!!!
Gold Coast 1400m Maiden by 3 lengths eased down.
All been worthwhile. So Good!!!

Countach
 

Hurray! Couldn't sleep, looked up Gold Coast races to check how Countach went and hurray hurray it finally happened, he won! Congrats to all in the syndicate. Long awaited and well deserved win!

Hussonet Rose adds another win at Taree.

funny how all these horses are now not just running but running well
yet spastic and spastic couldnt get them to the track, sorry past the trial track (even tho 30lens last in trials wasnt good)

if only this all took place before many got burnt

nickg, mine wasn't/isn't a Nightingale horse, mine is with Novocastrian racing.

Nightingale
 

Have only heard of Stratana and Countach racing on since the demise of Nightingale Thoroughbreds. Does [b]anyone[b]know what has become of the other horses?!

If anyone is still looking to join a syndicate have a look at Hancox Syndications, Grand Syndicates or Novocastrian Racing. Hancox are usually about $900-$1000 for a 5% share & Grand are $1000 for a 5% share. Hancox are well established with some very nice horses on offer and Grand are only new but have some well bred & nice looking horses on offer. Inquire, read the fine print and Good Luck!

Hussonet Rose makes it three wins from her past four races at Muswellbrook today!

3 wins 8 placings out of 19 starts. Good stats.

Whats the latest with Mr Nightingale ? - is he back running TAB's ?

Nightingale
 

No replies to any enquiry. Looks like no one knows or wants to have anything to do with them.

Did anyone receive any money back etc? Or are they still investigating the situation?

Well, the lease on Hussonet Rose has come to an end and we have handed her back. It was a great experience. 20 starts for 3 wins, 3 seconds and 6 thirds and over $33k in prizemoney. My next adventure is a small part ownership of a Shaft gelding called Assertive Chef. He had his first barrier trial yesterday and handled it well. Hopefully he will go to the races soon.

I think it's all sorted from what I heard Morgan.

Assertive Chef had his first start at Muswellbrook a couple of weeks ago and ran OK to finish 7th. He ran at Muswellbrook again today in the second race. He got absolutely pole-axed when going for a run but picked himself up to run home for third, paying $6.30 for the place.

Cant believe this thread is still going, lol.