A year embracing the highs and lows of racehorse ownership

A Year of Free Love by Tony Linnett
£8.99, available online from the Racing Post Shop

Ever dreamed of owning your own racehorse with a close group of friends? For lots of people their dreams are restricted to exactly that. And that's because owning a racehorse is generally an expensive pursuit which leads to little or no financial return.

It is all well and good enjoying the successes of Godolphin and Coolmore, but in monetary terms it is an entirely different world to the average racing fan, spectator and owner.