Dynamic Syndications
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR - DEAN WATT
Dynamic Syndications Managing Director, Dean Watt has over 35 years’ experience in the Thoroughbred Industry. Spanning both Domestic and International markets, Dean owns and operates his own Bloodstock Consultancy working alongside and complimentary too Dynamic Syndications.
Dean has had racetrack success that only few will ever achieve including having won 13 Group 1 races including the Cox Plate, Golden Slipper, Blue Diamond, Magic Millions, Caulfield Guineas, Rosehill Guineas, The Galaxy, Railway Stakes NZ, Chipping Norton, Spring Champion amongst over 80 Black-Type earning success stories.
Other than being being trackside, much of Dean’s work for Dynamic is completed Behind-The-Scenes with countless hours spent conducting bloodstock, pedigree analysis’ and genetic research. Dean constantly observes historical data that supports proven sire line crosses that when combined with environmental factors, gives Dynamic Syndications and their owners the best chance at racetrack success.
As a Member of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents – Australia, Dean has developed the skill set and is qualified to assess and determine commercial market appraisals of all bloodstock which translate into significant advantages for Dynamic Syndications and offers their owners greater certainty as to equine investment values and profit opportunities.
Early in his career, Dean studied and was awarded a Diploma in Horse Husbandry and Management from McMillan College (Affiliate - Melbourne University), Australian Stock Exchange Diploma from ASX and a Diploma in Treasury Dealing from TDC (Affiliated - Macquarie University).
In 1996, to ensure he had an overarching view of the Industry, Dean obtained a Trainers Licence in the SERA where he trained several winners. Whilst it was never his intention to become a Racehorse Trainer, Dean felt the only way to truly understand the workings of a racing stable and the most efficient way of communication with all owners and industry participants was to obtain a full understanding of the sport and its intricacies.
As a result, Dean is the only professional racehorse syndicator to have:
- Successfully held a Racehorse Trainers Licence.
- Achieved a Tertiary Qualification specific to the Thoroughbred Industry
- Been a long-standing Member of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents – Australia
- Accumulated over 30 year’s industry experience.
- Won Australia’s 3 Major 2YO Races: Golden Slipper, Blue Diamond, Magic Millions
- Won the Cox Plate.
This experience has afforded Dynamic Syndications a wholistic knowledge and allows the Dynamic Team to report accurately to their owners, ensuring they understand exactly what is happening with their horse and what procedures will follow in the daily horse husbandry and management of their investment.
SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR - ADAM WATT
Adam was literally born into the business and from the time he was old enough to go to the races he has been with Dean at Race Meetings, Sales, Stables and Stud Visits, etc.
Adam finished school in 2007 and was keen to join the family business right away however after some soul searching he wisely chose to go to University where he obtained a Bachelor of Sports Management from Canberra University.
Upon finishing his degree, Adam returned to Sydney and joined Team Dynamic on a full time basis in December 2010. During his University course Adam was able to do internships with both the ATC Brumbies and Magic Millions.
Adam’s role with Team Dynamic includes:
- Being the Point of Contact for all potential clients looking to purchase a share in a racehorse.
- Answering all email and telephone enquiries.
- Handling all Dynamic Syndications social media updates.
- Creation and Distribution of our Owners Newsletters.
- Ensuring wherever possible a Dynamic Representative is available on raceday for our clients. This includes meet and greet protocols and also ensuring the race instructions are accurately relayed to rider and owners.
- Inspection of yearlings at the sales.
- Actively involved in the race selection and planning of all our horses, Owners race previews, speed maps, rating assessments, and post-race reviews.
- Attends the races on behalf of our Dynamic Team.
- Pedigree Analysis prior to the sales.
- Attends European Sales on behalf of Team Dynamic.
Apart from the above job description, in May of 2012, Adam went to Europe for a fact-finding mission for 6 months where he gained further valuable insights to the thoroughbred industry which has proven extremely advantageous to him and Dynamic upon his return.
CHIEF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER - FIONA WATT
Fiona has worked closely with Dean for over 20 years and has a vast knowledge of the racing industry.
Well versed in all procedural requirements required by Racing NSW and ASIC, Fiona’s role as Chief Financial Officer includes;
Accounts Payable and Receivable Duties, Administering Trust Accounts, Preparing BAS Reports, Preparing Budgets, Distribution of Prizemoney and Sale Proceeds, Compliance Reports for ASIC under the Australian Financial Services Licence, Preparing Financial Reports for Accountants and Auditors, Creation and Implementation of Product Disclosure Statements, Racing Syndicate Deeds, Establishing Trust Accounts, Share Application and Annexures for Individual Horse Promotions, Attending to all RISA Documentation including Registration, Transfers and Stakes Payments, Registrations for BOBS, Super VOBIS, QTIS, also the Golden Slipper, Blue Diamond, Magic Millions or William Inglis eligibilities, Various Client Liaison Assistance including Racetrack Meet and Greets, etc.
You will also find Fiona trackside with the team, ensuring all owners are included in race day protocols such as pre and post-race meetings with trainer and jockeys and ensuring owners partake in post-race hospitality.
At yearling sales, Fiona has become a vital assistant in pre-sale inspections and during the sale ensures Team Dynamic’s clients are catered for. Fiona didn’t grow up within a racing background but rather married into the industry and offers vital support to her husband’s ever-expanding business. Fiona's friendly and outgoing personality makes her an ideal point of reference for any administration questions our Owners may have.
OFFICE MANAGER AND CLIENT LIASON EXECUTIVE - PETER WAGSTAFF
When you call Dynamic Syndications 9 times out of 10 you will be greeted by our friendly Office Manager / Client Liaison Executive, Peter Wagstaff.
Peter joined Dynamic Syndications in 2004 and with his significant experience, Peter makes your ownership experience enjoyable by frequently communicating with all our Owners.
Peter contacts each Owner by phone the day prior to any race, to ensure Owners are aware their horse is running and to answer any questions.
In 2018, Peter advanced to Office Manager offering vital expertise ensuring our office always functions seamless.
Peter has an intimate knowledge of all our office processes, ensuring that we have a formal administration succession plan in place, offering excellent support to our CFO Fiona.
In addition, Peter has an IT background and is capable of ensuring compliance with all our IT needs.
As can be determined from the above, it’s obvious Peter Wagstaff is a vital member of Team Dynamic and the source of all information relating to your horse and its daily routine.
With his intimate knowledge of all things Dynamic, there is no denying Peter is your Man!