Michael Owen discusses the horses he trains at his Manor House stables and their famous owners

During his 17 year playing career, Michael Owen broke a litany of records, lifted a host of major trophies and was crowned as the Ballon d’Or winner in 2001. But now, more than a decade after hanging up his boots, the former Liverpool and England striker gets his kicks out of another sporting pursuit. Owen’s Manor House Stables is a sprawling 170-acre racing operation, south of Chester, where he houses almost 150 racehorses. Among the famous owners are former England team-mates and Premier League stars, but for Owen , the real fascination lies in the horses themselves.