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Owned and run by Jeff & Virginia Poole – Collaborating with Koru Thoroughbreds

Enabling people from all walks of life to experience the “Thrills” of Racing Thoroughbred Horses and enjoy winning moments! To be part of likeminded ‘Ownership Groups’ who value friendships and many shared social moments along with the excitement of being part owner of a group of magnificent, life changing and enriching Thoroughbred horses.

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Dubious Rose travels beautifully in her first ever trial

Dubious Rose finishes 4th in Race 12 Aquis Park Gold Coast 3yo Maiden - Monday April 22/05/2025 Dubious Rose is a half-sister to our dual winning Rose Noir based in Tony Gollan’s QueenslandRead more

Rose Noir Almost Repeats with a Gallant 2nd at Ipswich

Rose Noir jumped nicely from barrier #3 at TEMPUS TWO Class 2 Handicap Race 8 at Ipswich and settled one out from the leader. She raced evenly, but without cover, which was possibly the .43 of aRead more

TimeOnLees a Fast-Finishing 2nd in Race 8 at Warracknabeal…

She jumped well in the 1600m Taylor’s Palace Hotel After the Last 0-58 Handicap… the jockey letting her slip back to 5th on the rail. He should have stayed with the leader and settled one out,Read more

TimeOnLees comes a close 2nd

TimeOnLees had a close 2nd at Ballarat Synthetic Meeting in Race 4 over 1500m - Manhari Hcp (58), with Jockey J Allen aboard. Off the back of a winning 900m trial she raced one back throughout andRead more

Rose Noir WINS at Toowoomba!

Rose Noir had a comfortable 3 length win at Toowoomba in Queensland in the PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY Class 1 & Maiden Plate Race 5 on Saturday, April 05, 2025. She posted the fastest 1000m timeRead more

Dale… half-brother to our impressive ‘Pariah-Gesemi’ Group Ownership filly WINS easily in Australia

Famous Movie Star Matt Damon’s (a favourite actor of ours) ownership in his horse DALE has been duly rewarded with the gelding winning his last two races. He shows serious turn of foot in thisRead more

Rose Noir – 2nd in Race 5 at Ipswich

Rose Noir of our Gardet Ownership Group ran a blistering come from off the pace 2nd at the Vince Insurance (BM65) Race 5 at Ipswich 12/02/2025 Race video replay can be viewed here Rose Noir (byRead more

Group Horse Ownership

Not to be confused with ‘Syndicate Ownership’, at Aha Racing we offer ‘Group Ownership’ in multiple, largely 4-horse groups.  What’s the Difference?  Group Ownership is where you own a %Read more

Mr. Vivaci effortlessly wins Maiden Race

Mr. Vivaci of our Gardet Ownership Group won his Maiden Race at Yarra Valley on the 8th of February, 2025. Mr. Vivaci (by Tivaci out of Whatevs) is trained by Australia’s #1 Trainer... ChrisRead more

Koru Thoroughbreds

Koru Thoroughbreds is owned and operated by Kevin & Julie Taylor and was established in 2017.  The stud offers a wide range of services including breeding, pedigree analysis, foaling, weaning and saRead more

Golden Slipper

Fun & exciting day for Aha Family & Friends syndicate owners attending the Golden Slipper at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney, March 23rd, 2024.  A group of 10 Aha Family & Friends syndicate ownersRead more