But on Friday, former England international footballer Michael Owen made his debut as a jockey and finished an impressive second place in a charity race at one of the world's most prestigious racecourses, Ascot. said Owen who was presented with a prize by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall after the race. Watch as @themichaelowen came tantalisingly close to winning on his debut as a jockey @Ascot in the @countrysidefund Charity Race. 👏 pic.twitter.com/GPo5lizvYz"It was the fastest I've ever been on a horse," Owen said. My horse ran a cracking race and I'm delighted to be second."

Source: CNN November 24, 2017 09:45 UTC