Former football star Michael Owen turned heads at Chester Races as he arrived alongside his two children, Gemma and James, for the second day of The Boodles Festival.
The 46-year-old ex-England striker looked proud as he walked into the event with Love Island star Gemma Owen, 23, and her younger brother James, 20, who many fans noted bears a striking resemblance to his famous father.
Gemma looked effortlessly elegant in a long black dress paired with a cropped tweed jacket, while accessorising with oversized Dior sunglasses and studded earrings. The reality TV favourite wore her dark hair loose and appeared in high spirits as she enjoyed Ladies Day at the famous racecourse.
Walking beside her was James, who dressed smartly in a cream jacket, pale blue shirt and navy tie. James was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a degenerative eye condition, when he was just eight years old and is clinically blind.
Gemma, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2022 thanks to her relationship with Luca Bish, is now dating horse rider Red Morgan and has been focusing heavily on her equestrian career.
The star recently revealed she is preparing for the prestigious Markel Magnolia Cup at Goodwood later this summer — despite admitting she had “never sat on a racehorse” until just a few months ago.
Speaking about the challenge, Gemma confessed: “I’m really looking forward to taking part in the Markel Magnolia Cup this year. Believe it or not, I had never sat on a racehorse until a couple of months ago and the training so far has been humbling to say the least.”
She added: “It is an even bigger challenge than I initially expected but I’m excited to take part in such a prestigious fundraising event which raises so much money for charities supporting women and children.”
The Owens were among a long list of celebrity guests attending Chester Races, including Kerry Katona, Tulisa Contostavlos, Amy Christophers, Marilyse Elena, John Barnes, Steve Bruce and Nicky Butt.
