Cameron Bennett

Director | Flying Start Syndications

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Question 1:  What was it that attracted you to starting your syndications business?

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Answer:  Giving people the opportunity to experience the thrill of winning races.

 

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Question 2:  What has been your biggest highlight so far as a Syndicator?

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Answer:  Without doubt winning the GROUP 1 Thousand Guineas with Amphitrite.

 

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Question 3:  What have you found to be the biggest struggle during Covid? (relating to your business or other)

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Answer:  Restrictions from going to the races or certain venues.

 

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Question 4:  Was there any Covid silver linings? (relating to your business or other)

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Answer:  Yes, we were lucky enough to have racing continue during the lock down period making the sport main stream at the time.  New customers and plenty of business was generated during this time.

 

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Question 5:  Is there anything you will do differently from now on?

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Answer:  Never take the little things for granted.

 

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Question 6:  What are your thoughts on the yearling prices in 2021 so far?

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Answer:  Once again the average is already up a long way from the first few sales of the year.  I did expect it to plateau at some stage but no signs of that yet…?

 

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Question 7:  As a Syndicator, what is the one race you would love to win and why?

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Answer:  The Cox Plate, a race I have attended with friends for many years and one race I would just love to win.