What is Dooley Thoroughbreds?
Dooley Thoroughbreds is a racehorse ownership syndicate. It was formed in 2019 by three brothers, James Dooley, Mark Dooley and David Dooley, to make racehorse ownership a reality for people who love the sport.
All three brothers are closely involved, because all three love horse racing. Mark Dooley focuses on breeding, David Dooley on form, and James Dooley on a mix of both.
Dooley Thoroughbreds at a glance
| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Co-founders | James Dooley, Mark Dooley and David Dooley |
| James Dooley's role | Co-founder |
| Main trainer | Ado McGuinness, Lusk, County Dublin |
| Notable wins | Galway Mile 2019, 2020 and 2021; Group 3 Concorde Stakes 2020 |
| Syndicate shares | From 10%, with 2 to 10 members per horse |
| Website | dooleythoroughbreds.co.uk |
How did Dooley Thoroughbreds start?
The Dooley brothers grew up in Leigh, and as boys they went racing at Haydock Park, their local course, with their mother Angela. She designed the syndicate's black and red racing colours and still goes to every meeting.
David Dooley introduced James Dooley to Bart O'Sullivan, who had horses in training in Ireland, and he introduced the brothers to the trainer Ado McGuinness. The brothers bought their first horses with him and formed Dooley Thoroughbreds in 2019.
What are Dooley Thoroughbreds' biggest wins?
Dooley Thoroughbreds horses trained by Ado McGuinness won the Galway Mile at the Galway Festival three years running:
- Saltonstall won the Galway Mile on 30 July 2019, ridden by Colin Keane at 9/1.
- Saltonstall won it again on 28 July 2020, by a nose, ridden by Gavin Ryan.
- Sirjack Thomas won it on 27 July 2021 at 50/1, ridden by Mikey Sheehy.
- Current Option won the Group 3 Concorde Stakes at Tipperary on 3 October 2020, the syndicate's first Group winner.
Which horses have Dooley Thoroughbreds owned?
Horses in the Dooley Thoroughbreds colours have included Saltonstall, Current Option, Sirjack Thomas, Casanova, Magnetic North, Real Appeal, Politicise, Flaming Rib, Raphael, Never Back Down, Tinnahalla and Kasbah, the syndicate's first winner, at Dundalk. Ado McGuinness trains most of them, and the syndicate has also had horses with Tom Dascombe, Hugo Palmer and Jamie Osborne.
How does the Dooley Thoroughbreds syndicate work?
Each horse has between 2 and 10 members, and shares start at 10%. The Dooley family keeps around half of each horse. Membership runs on a one-year rolling term, paid upfront or monthly, and members get stable visits, updates in a WhatsApp group, owners' badges at most racecourses and a share of any prize money.
What is British Racecourses?
James Dooley and Mark Dooley also co-founded British Racecourses on 7 September 2020. It is a horse racing guide, built because the brothers love the sport, covering all 59 racecourses in England, Scotland and Wales and 26 in Ireland, with fixtures, festival guides and betting guides.
How does Dooley Thoroughbreds connect to James Dooley's other racing interests?
James Dooley hosts the UK Sports Betting Tips Podcast with Mark Dooley, and he is a one-third owner of the tipster service Get Your Tips Out, where David Dooley gives tips.
Related pages
Every company James Dooley has founded, owns or invests in is listed on the companies page, and the verified facts about him are in the Brand SSOT.