Former England striker Michael Owen co-owns Manor House Stables, based in Cheshire.
Man in the hat —
Former England striker Michael Owen co-owns Manor House Stables, based in Cheshire.
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Brown Panther, here ridden by Richards Kingscote, has been one of Owen's most successful horses. In 2011, he won the King George V Stakes at Ascot -- a result which moved his owner to tears.
Brown Panther —
Brown Panther, here ridden by Richards Kingscote, has been one of Owen's most successful horses. In 2011, he won the King George V Stakes at Ascot -- a result which moved his owner to tears.
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Owen attended last year's Melbourne Cup, where Brown Panther finished eighth.
Down Under —
Owen attended last year's Melbourne Cup, where Brown Panther finished eighth.
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Owen burst onto the football scene as a teenager at Liverpool and was the star of England's World Cup team in 1998. He scored against Romania in a group game before his stunning solo effort against Argentina. England lost the game on penalties but Owen's reputation soared.
Boy wonder —
Owen burst onto the football scene as a teenager at Liverpool and was the star of England's World Cup team in 1998. He scored against Romania in a group game before his stunning solo effort against Argentina. England lost the game on penalties but Owen's reputation soared.
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Owen had a successful career with Liverpool before moving to Spanish club Real Madrid in 2004. He scored 14 goals in 40 games before returning to England with Newcastle in August 2005, and also played for Manchester United and Stoke.
Predatory striker —
Owen had a successful career with Liverpool before moving to Spanish club Real Madrid in 2004. He scored 14 goals in 40 games before returning to England with Newcastle in August 2005, and also played for Manchester United and Stoke.
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Owen shows CNN's Amanda Davies around his stables, which are home to 90 horses and boast an equine pool and vet center.
Stable lad —
Owen shows CNN's Amanda Davies around his stables, which are home to 90 horses and boast an equine pool and vet center.
Owen was introduced to racing by his father Terry, who used to let him pick which horses to back as a child.
Dad's influence —
Owen was introduced to racing by his father Terry, who used to let him pick which horses to back as a child.
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Despite his racing interests, Owen says football is still his main passion -- he stays involved by working as a media analyst, among other roles.
On the mic —
Despite his racing interests, Owen says football is still his main passion -- he stays involved by working as a media analyst, among other roles.
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