Recent years have seen the rise of micro-share partnerships in the Thoroughbred marketplace, with these platforms offering a behind-the-scenes window into the Thoroughbred world and a taste of the ownership experience, particularly for novices to the game, without extravagant or ongoing expenses. Several of these platforms have partnered with established farms or racing entities to gain traction with high-end horses, such as MyRacehorse, which partners with Spendthrift Farm, most notably with Kentucky Derby winner Authentic, and SportBLX, which worked with established owner George Hall on graded stakes winner Max Player and others. :: To stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Now entering the fray is WinStar Farm, which on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Commonwealth, a fractional investment platform. Commonwealth, founded by Brian Doxtator and Chase Chamberlin, combines technology expertise with equine knowledge to create online and mobile platforms that are particularly geared toward young adults. "We wanted to build this technology for people our age that have expectations of slicker user experiences, or a more intuitive user experience," Chamberlin said. Chamberlin and Doxtator both grew up in Michigan. After high school, Doxtator worked in the technology sector while Chamberlin, who has competed in multiple equestrian disciplines, worked in digital marketing and video strategy. They reconnected to develop the Commonwealth concept. "We want to lean into this evolution," Chamberlin said of the rise of microshare partnerships. "I think we can do it in such a way that it is informed, and can try to give people the best opportunity to have fun and make money. Of course, there's no guarantees; horse racing is risky. But it really is our desire to try to structure deals and investment opportunities so our owners have the greatest chance of participation and upside possible. When home runs happen - and they do happen - there's an incredible about of upside, and we should democratize that." Chamberlin and Doxtator created a shortlist of Thoroughbred owners they might want to work with on their concept. WinStar, which happened to have its own "ownership experience" platform in Stablemates Racing, was high on that list. Chamberlin said the operation was enthusiastic when first approached, and that the parties continued to stay connected over the next year and a half as the technology and platform for Commonwealth was developed. Recently, the time was right to officially partner up and launch. “At the end of the day our goal is to grow the sport of horse racing, and we think one of the best ways to do that is through this partnership, Preston Troutt, son of WinStar founder Kenny Troutt, said in a release. "Commonwealth has built the right technology and has an aggressive vision for the future that has us excited for all that we can offer to the sport.” The flagship horse for the platform will be Country Grammer, winner of the Grade 3 Peter Pan Stakes last summer. WinStar purchased the colt for $110,000 at Keeneland January, out of the dispersal of the late Paul Pompa, Jr.'s stock. He made his first start in the WinStar colors, as well as his first start off an eight-month layoff, in the Grade 2 Californian Stakes last Saturday at Santa Anita, finishing second by a neck. Individual units in the colt will be offered for $50, with investors able to purchase up to 100 units if they wish to make a larger investment. The other early offerings for Commonwealth will be juveniles purchased during the current sale season. At last month's Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale, WinStar purchased a $650,000 Frosted colt, a $250,000 Maclean's Music colt, and a $230,000 Constitution colt who will all be individual offerings. During Tuesday's opening session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training, a $550,000 Midnight Storm colt was purchased in the name of Maverick Racing, a moniker for WinStar, and CMNWLTH. At the moment, Commonwealth's offerings will be horses solely owned by WinStar, rather than horses owned by WinStar with existing partners such as China Horse Club, SF Racing, and Starlight Racing. However, Chamberlin said "nothing is off the table" regarding future offerings as the partnership and the Commonwealth platform evolve.