Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterMichael Owen's long-standing interest in horses is well-known.The one-time Ballon d'Or winner has enjoyed his share of success as an owner.But Owen does have one single experience of going out on the track as a jockey - and actually, it went pretty well.Owen came second in the seven-furlong race at Ascot, which was in aid of the Prince's Countryside Trust.But the former England international is now more than happy to leave it to his daughter Gemma when it comes to getting into the saddle. You may like Michael Owen discusses the horses he trains at his Manor House stables and their famous owners Troy Deeney on coming back from the brink Jonjo Shelvey: "Alan Pardew said I couldn't take a girl out" Owen said: "That was incredible - I had two months to lose two stone and learn a new discipline!"It was pretty mad, but I loved it, although amazingly I havent sat on a horse since.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."It was an unbelievable experience and I can totally get why Gemmas got the bug for race riding."This next step is a serious step shell be in with quality jockeys and its the real thing."Shell be riding at York and Chester, loads of nice tracks."They do 30-odd races a year so if she really wanted to, she could be riding virtually once a week."It would be thrilling for the family to go to watch her and see her improve."I know what shes like she says she wants to win a race, but theres a series for amateur jockeys and shell have her eyes on the bloody championship, then it will be the next thing!"TOPICSMichael OwenLiverpoolReal MadridNewcastle UnitedSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.With contributions fromChris FlanaganSenior Staff Writer
