Jeremy Clarkson celebrates first victory as a racehorse owner
Jeremy Clarkson is toasting his first victory as a racehorse owner after The Hawkstonian romped home at Ffos Las in Wales this afternoon, reports BritPanorama.
The grey gelding, named after the former Top Gear presenter’s Hawkstone Brewery, broke his duck on his sixth career start in the novices’ hurdle. Clarkson, 65, expressed his delight on X, stating, “Hawkstonians. I’m receiving word that our horse triumphed today at the Blue Ditch course in Wales. I’m going to celebrate with a beer.” When fans reminded him it was still Dry January, the TV star quipped that such traditions didn’t apply when you own a brewery and pub.
The six-year-old horse, owned through Old Gold Racing, attracted considerable interest with 3,250 shares sold at £60 each over a span of 14 months, allowing many fans to join in the excitement. This victory is particularly sweet for Clarkson, who leads the ownership group.
Jockey Ben Jones noted the horse’s potential, saying, “Honestly, if you saw him at home – he’s an absolute rocket.” Today’s win was aided by a tongue strap fitted for the first time and the wet conditions, which suited The Hawkstonian perfectly. Jones elaborated, “He had a tongue strap on for the first time today which has played to his favour, and I think that wet, sloppy ground meant he hit the line strong, which he hasn’t been doing until today.” The horse battled past Emerald Breeze to secure victory by three-quarters of a length.
A large group of shareholders braved the muddy conditions at Ffos Las to witness the horse’s historic win. Old Gold Racing’s chief executive Ed Seyfried remarked, “Standing in the wet and the mud at Ffos Las was all worth it in the end! Seeing The Hawkstonian get his first win is great for Jeremy and the shareholders, and we look forward to more fun days ahead.”
As The Hawkstonian crosses this important threshold in its racing career, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictable yet thrilling nature of racehorse ownership—where jubilations come alongside a strong sense of community among fans and investors in the sport.
