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Jeremy Clarkson, renowned for his roles in Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm, has expanded his love for the countryside by purchasing a racehorse. Dubbed 'Pet,' this impressive 16.3-hand Thoroughbred marks the first syndicate racehorse for Jeremy's brewery, Hawkstone. Named The Hawkstonian, this grey gelding will be under the care of successful Cotswold-based trainer Ben Pauling.
Anticipated to debut either in late April or early October, coinciding with the start of the 2024/25 season, The Hawkstonian promises an exciting racing journey ahead.
Jeremy Clarkson said, “I said to the Hawkstone team that we should get into racing but clearly they got motor racing and horse racing confused! That said, Ben Pauling is a stone’s throw from Diddly Squat Farm and the Hawkstone Brewery, so I know where my hay is going. Furthermore, the Pauling family originally farmed our land and taught Kaleb all he knows about farming.”
Initially, The Hawkstonian will be exclusively available for purchase by members of Hawkstone's club, known as Hawkstonians, on Monday, April 22nd. Subsequently, it will be offered to individuals on the Old Gold Racing waiting list on Tuesday, 23rd April. The public sale will commence on 25th April.
For a 14-month term, Hawkstone Racing is offering 3,250 shares at an affordable price of only US$74.54 per share. As owners, shareholders will receive various perks, including a six-pack of Hawkstone lager as a welcoming gift.
Ed Seyfried, Chief Executive of Old Gold Racing, explains, “We are honoured to be powering the inaugural Hawkstone Racing syndicate. Jeremy has helped transform views of agriculture with his hit television show and we are looking forward to welcoming him on the racing scene this coming season.”
He continued, “Most petrolheads start by tinkering with lawnmowers; well, this lawnmower can reach speeds of 35mph over three miles whilst jumping hedges; beat that Flymo!”
Ben Pauling added, “I look forward to educating Jeremy and his Hawkstone members about all things horse racing, and I hope The Hawkstonian is as fast as the plug-in hybrid Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale!”
Johnny Hornby, at Hawkstone Brewery, said, “Jeremy said we should get involved in racing, on reflection we obviously screwed up, but we are going to all have a lot of fun with this horse.”