Owen began is career in racing in 1964 as an apprentice jockey to Ian Balding in Kingsclere. Whilst working for Mr Balding Owen worked with the Derby Winner Mill Reef and the Paul Mellon owned Silly Season.
It was where he met the girl who became his wife, Doreen. They remained in Kingsclere until 1975 moving to Coombelands Stables in Pulborough where Owen began work for Guy Harwood where he worked and cared for Dancing Brave and Kalaglow.
When Mr Harwood retired and his daughter, Amanda Perrett, took over training Owen remained at Coombelands until his recent retirement.
During his time in racing Owen was also a keen boxer entering the Stable Lads Boxing completion and reaching the semi-finals at the Hilton Hotel, London.
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