Owen Takes Onboard Shepherd's Warning!

Last updated : 20 May 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Last Friday night the horse won at Thirsk racecourse in the 6.15 Turf TV Claiming Stakes.

Shepherds Warning was bought for £8,000 after the race and now stands in the stables in Cheshire belonging to - Michael Owen.


"It was not intentional," said Owen's racing partner Tony Calvin yesterday, "but once it dawned on me it did raise a chuckle."

The man who sold the horse, Tim Whiting of the Marco Polo restaurant in Newcastle, a season-ticket holder at St James', was slightly surprised at the deal.

"I did find it slightly surprising. Michael Owen operates at a completely different level price-wise on horses."

Apparently Michael Owen has no direct involvement in the horse. He's just the landlord, you could say. It cost him £8,000, which equates to half a day's pay for Owen.

The 27-year-old owns nine racehorses and his Manor Farm development has over 160 acres. He has still not responded publicly to Shepherd's warning over loyalty. As for Shepherds Warning, she will have a rest now but may be seen next month.

Owen says:"We'll be keeping the name."