Michael Owen's daughter to follow in dad's sporting footsteps and admits she's 'been humbled'

Michael Owen's daughter to follow in dad's sporting footsteps and admits she's 'been humbled'The daughter of ex-Liverpool and Manchester United star Michael Owen is set to follow in his footsteps as she prepares to make a sporting debutCommentsSportBen Crawford Senior Sports Writer12:25, 23 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMichael Owen will soon see his daughter Gemma Owen ride at Goodwood(Image: PA)Michael Owen's daughter Gemma is preparing to make her debut as a jockey in the Markel Magnolia Cup on Ladies' Day at Goodwood. Her England legend father also took part in a charity race back in 2017 at Ascot.‌The 22-year-old shot to fame on season eight of Love Island UK in 2022 and is equally an accomplished dressage rider who has proudly represented Great Britain, having competed since the age of 11.‌Former Liverpool and Manchester United star Michael also shares a deep passion for horses, having founded Manor House Stables in 2006. He is currently collaborating with Classic-winning trainer Hugo Palmer on the Flat and his yard is home to over 140 horses, including his daughter's dressage competitors.‌The pair will cross disciplines in July, however, when Gemma mounts a racehorse and takes part in an all-female jockey charity race. While Gemma is well-versed in dressage, the sheer pace of the track will be an entirely new challenge, and like all her fellow competitors, she will be undergoing rigorous training in preparation.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: 'I'm glad Jurgen Klopp hasn't behaved like Sir Alex Ferguson - he's respected Liverpool'READ MORE: Michael Owen makes Premier League 1-2-3-4-5-6 prediction with shock inclusionThe Markel Magnolia Cup is scheduled for July 30 at Goodwood Racecourse in Sussex. In the 15 years since it was first established, the event has raised an impressive £3.5million for charities dedicated to supporting women and...