|
|
 |
| |
|  |
.jpg)
When celebrities are the new monarchy in the modern world, it’s not surprising that there are more than a few well-known faces associated in the Sport of Kings. Whether this is in the capacity as a dedicated reader of the form book, or a socialite who can’t miss out on the meetings that form an integral part of the ‘season’, horseracing is a favourite with many stars.
Some famous names associated with horseracing are listed below:
Michael Owen (Liverpool FC and England footballing hero) owns Treble Heights, a four-year-old filly trained by John Gosden, who won a Listed race at Newmarket in July
Sir Alex Ferguson - the Manchester United manager has a share in the horse Rock of Gibraltar, who broke records in 2002 by being the first horse to win seven Group 1 races. He finished his season in the Breeders’ Cup Mile, narrowly beaten after an unlucky run
Footballers Robbie Fowler (Manchester City) and Steve McManaman (Real Madrid) form The Macca and Growler Partnership. Their most prolific horse is Seebald, winner of 2003 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Celebration Chase
Intersky Racing is a consortium that includes famous racing faces such as Alan Shearer (Newcastle United and former England skipper) among its members, and is run by ex-England footballer, Terry McDermot. The syndicate owns several horses, including Intersky Falcon, one of the best hurdlers in the 2002-3 season
Mick Channon, the former England and Southampton FC footballing star, is now a successful racehorse trainer
Eddie Jordan - joint-owner of the classy hurdler Rostropovich
Vinnie Jones, former footballer most famous for playing for Wimbledon FC during the Crazy Gang years. After dabbling in greyhound racing, he now owns a horse called Sixty Seconds
Lord and Lady Lloyd-Webber - owned Bacchanal, a top-class steeplechaser; and Crystal Music, a Group 1 winner as a two-year-old
The Queen is one of racing’s staunchest supporters. Known for owning high-performers such as Highclere and the filly Dunfermline. The late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was a big fan of National Hunt horseracing and the Queen now owns jumping horses for the first time in her life, of which First Love is probably the most prolific
Zara Philips rides horses in training sessions for trainer Richard Phillips.
Ronnie Wood, guitarist with the Rolling Stones, is a keen supporter of horseracing. He breeds horses at his stud in Ireland and his wife owns a number of flat racehorses.
Peter O’Sullevan, the BBC commentator known as the Voice of Racing, maintains an interest after retiring from broadcasting with his horses in training
Rod Stewart - A great racing fan who regularly attends Royal Ascot and other glamorous events with his girlfriend Penny Lancaster.
|
|
|
Racing
Fixtures
