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TV star and cancer survivor compete in horse race
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Gemma Owen and a breast cancer survivor will compete as jockeys in the charity horse race at Goodwood Racecourse in 2026. The event is part of the Markel Magnolia Cup and features participants from diverse backgrounds who have trained extensively.
Key points
- Gemma Owen will compete in a charity horse race
- The race is part of the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup
- Event takes place at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex
- Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds
- Jockeys undergo extensive training and fitness tests
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Gemma Owen (pictured) will compete in the charity horse race at Goodwood [Goodwood]
A TV star and breast cancer survivor are among the women to become jockeys for a charity horse race.
They are set to compete at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex as part of the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup.
Organisers say the new jockeys - representing a "wide range of backgrounds" - have had to undergo months of dedicated training, assessments and rigorous jockey fitness tests to prepare for race day.
TV presenter and dressage rider Gemma Owen, and veterinary technology worker Ilona Wells, who overcame a hip replacement and double mastectomy, are among the 12 amateur jockeys taking part.
They will be joined by a reconstructive microsurgeon, businesswomen, media personalities, and several international competitors.
'Lasting change'
The race down Goodwood's famous home straight will take place on 30 July during the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
It has raised more than £3.5m for children and female-focused charities since its launch in 2011.
This year's race will raise money for Education Above All Foundation, an NGO which aims to help children and young people affected by poverty, conflict and disaster through education and employment.
The Duke of Richmond called the Markel Magnolia Cup a "powerful force for real and lasting change" in championing women while raising vital funds for charity.
"We wish this year's riders all the best," he said.
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Q&A
Who is Gemma Owen and what is her role in the charity horse race?
Gemma Owen is a TV star participating as a jockey in the charity horse race at Goodwood Racecourse.
What is the Markel Magnolia Cup and when will it take place?
The Markel Magnolia Cup is a charity horse race scheduled for 2026 at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex.
What kind of training do participants undergo for the charity horse race?
Participants undergo months of dedicated training, assessments, and rigorous jockey fitness tests to prepare for the race.
