Harry Herbert
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Founder, Chairman and Managing Director
Newbury, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Harry Herbert is the Chairman, Managing Director and Founder of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, and a highly regarded figure in the racing world.
Harry established Highclere Thoroughbred Racing in 1992. The company very soon became a leader in the field of racehorse syndication and has been providing owners with an economical way to enjoy racing at the highest level for over three decades. When purchasing yearlings for the syndicate Harry works closely with his brother-in-law, John Warren, who is based at Highclere Stud and was Queen Elizabeth II’s Bloodstock and Racing Advisor.
As managers of The Royal Ascot Racing Club, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing was responsible for Motivator, the winner of the Derby in 2005.
Harry made his start in the bloodstock industry in the United States in the early 1980s when he researched pedigrees for Bloodstock Research Information Systems, a firm that revolutionised data in horse breeding and racing. He later worked for The Matchmaker Group, a business that specialised in bloodstock sales, finance and promotion.
Harry returned to the United Kingdom in 1984 to represent Matchmaker in Europe. He went on to set up HMH Management Ltd, his own thoroughbred management company, offering promotional and advisory services to the bloodstock industry.
In addition to his role at Highclere Racing, Harry is a Director of Newbury Racecourse and a member of The Jockey Club.
The Record
Background
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1992 — Present
Founder, Chairman and Managing Director
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing specialises in racehorse syndicates, bringing together groups of individuals to share in top-quality horses. Highclere is one of the most successful racehorse ownership companies currently operating in Europe.
In The News
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26 August 2026 · Racing Post
Harry Eustace set for further support from Highclere after landmark winner
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4 July 2026 · Racing Post
Epsom hero and Treve's sire Motivator dies aged 24
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27 May 2026 · Sporting Life
Dan Briden Two-Year-Old Guide: Harry Herbert of Highclere
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29 March 2026 · At The Races
Highclere hoping Awaken could be another Cachet
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3 September 2025 · Racing Post
'Devastating' blow for Highclere after Royal Ascot winner Merchant is ruled out for the season
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29 August 2025 · Racing Post
'If he wins then he's in' - Merchant team hoping Prix Niel run can keep Arc dream alive
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31 July 2025 · Thoroughbred Daily News
Herbert Has Arc Dream For Merchant After Gordon Battle
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31 July 2025 · Racing Post
'The best since Harbinger' - Merchant enters Arc picture as Highclere owners dream of the big time
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1 July 2025 · Racing Post
The Irish Derby's other big winner: what next for this Royal Ascot star after major form boost?
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4 December 2024 · Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
Believing sells for a staggering 3 million Guineas at Tattersalls
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5 June 2024 · Financial Times
So you want to own a racehorse?
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22 May 2024 · Sporting Life
Dan Briden Two-Year-Old Guide: Harry Herbert
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16 April 2024 · Spear's
Best equine experts for high-net-worth individuals in 2024
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11 January 2024 · Country and Town House
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Offers Innovative & Successful Racehorse Syndicates
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20 October 2023 · Spear's
‘Owners should look for fun – not financial gain’
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21 June 2023 · Tatler
Exclusive insights on the runners and riders at Royal Ascot
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14 March 2023 · The Telegraph
'If you own a horse and hit the jackpot – the rewards can be substantial'
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31 January 2023 · Racing Post
British racing could be 'ripped to pieces' by intrusive affordability checks
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3 November 2022 · Country and Town House
Meet the man behind Britain’s most successful racehorse-owning syndicate
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15 October 2022 · Racing Post
'A phenomenal payday' - Highclere's Durston lands Caulfield Cup
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2 September 2022 · Yahoo! Finance
My first boss: Harry Herbert, founder of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
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29 July 2022
Guineas heroine Cachet looking 'fantastic' and set next target following break
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24 June 2022 · Racing Post
Royal Patronage to continue career in US after Belmont swansong for Johnstons
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24 May 2022 · Sky Sports
Cachet set for Homeless Songs Royal Ascot clash
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15 May 2022 · Sky Sports
Lysander goes on trial for Cazoo Derby at Goodwood on Friday
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3 May 2022 · Racing TV
Cachet "moving well" after HQ glory; France under consideration
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1 May 2022 · Racing TV
Doyle at the double as Cachet grabs 1000 Guineas glory
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25 April 2022 · Racing Post
Cachet camp daring to dream after booking James Doyle for 1,000 Guineas ride
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22 April 2022
Royal Patronage confirmed for shot at 2000 Guineas after pleasing connections with workout
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31 March 2022 · Sky Sports
Cachet to test Classic claims at Newmarket for George Boughey team
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13 February 2022 · Sky Sports
Spycatcher to take direct route to Finals Day at Newcastle
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31 October 2021
Highclere Australia Chase Melbourne Cup Dream
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26 October 2021 · Racing and Sports
Cachet ready for Del Mar challenge
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11 October 2021 · Sky Sports
Royal Patronage set to line up in Group One Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster
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29 September 2021
Nugget set to seek Balmoral gold at Ascot
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28 September 2021 · Sky Sports
Royal Patronage set for Futurity bid at Doncaster
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22 September 2021 · Sky Sports
Modern Games heads six rivals at Newmarket including Doncaster winner Harrow
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2 July 2021 · Racing Post
Mayson gelding Olympic Theatre off to Highclere Australia
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Formative Years
Education
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Eton College
1972 — 1976
Areas Of Focus