How did you get into racehorse ownership?

I was introduced to horse racing by a couple of Chinese boys at school at the age of 16.

What was your best day at the races and why?

I’ve had many good days at racing and plan to have many more. There is nothing as exhilarating as watching your horse win on the racecourse.

What is the biggest drawback about being a racehorse owner?

The cost of everything.

In your experience, which racecourse in Ireland treats owners the best and why?

Naas. They really look after you.

Flat or jump racing, which do you prefer and why?

Flat. I had to promise when I started owning horses that I would not own jumpers.

What qualities do you look for in a trainer?

Communication skills, having top-class gallops, skill with horses and a track record.

What improvements would you like to see racecourses in Ireland do for owners?

Establish better overall facilities at all tracks including parking for owners.

How do you feel owners are treated when not having a winner?

Poorly and generally ignored.

What significance do your colours hold?

The main attribute is visibility.

When buying a horse, what do you look for?

Blacktype potential.

What horses do you currently have in training?

Servalan and Hyperdrive with Jessica Harrington.

What’s next on the agenda for your horses?

Enjoying seeing them race and win.

Servalan won the Listed Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies’ Sprint Stakes at Naas on May 20th after which her trainer said she had earned her ticket to Royal Ascot.

Have you any horses to look forward to? (i.e. young/unbroken horses)

An Australia filly and Final Frontier who is currently recovering.

What would help to make Irish racing more competitive for the smaller owner/trainer?

Much better support, funding, and prize money.

What advice would you give to someone thinking of becoming a racehorse owner?

Be in it for the long haul.

Vimal Khosla was in conversation with Olivia Hamilton