Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in history and since its beginnings, horse racing events were considered a prestigious event reserved for the elite. Nowadays, horse racing has become more mainstream and available to a wider audience.
With that said, there are plenty of new horse racing events organized all around the world, and the attendance of such races is pretty high.
This means that popular horse races like the Preakness Stakes attract many people including celebrities and big names from other industries. Celebrities from every field have connections with the horse racing news.
Horse races have always been social events where most people turn out in glamorous outfits to watch these majestic creatures as they gallop around the track.
Many celebrities enjoy hobbies outside of their careers, and for most successful people horse racing is the perfect hobby for the weekends as it is a social and prestigious event that will showcase anyone’s style.
So, let’s go through the list of celebrities that are interested in horse races and are often seen attending horse racing events.
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen is an actor most known for his roles in the Lord of the Rings series and Hidalgo. He is very passionate about horses and is usually seen attending horse races in his free time. He is so in love with horses that decided to buy three horses from the films we mentioned before.
Viggo Mortensen was impressed by the horse’s abilities in Hidalgo, so decided to buy this beautiful stallion. During filming the Lord of the Rings he rode two horses and developed a close connection with them and decided to make a purchase.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States might not be the biggest horse racing fan in the world, but he wouldn’t miss some of the most popular horse racing events in the world.
He was spotted at the Kentucky Derby a few days ago, as he was attending a $75,000-per-person fund-raiser hosted by his super PAC at Churchill Downs.
Big events like the Kentucky Derby are in the eye of the public, which is why so many celebrities decide to attend such events.
Tom Brady
The NFL legend Tom Brady is also a big horse racing fan, and he is seen attending some of the most popular races for decades. He also organized private jet flights for some of his former teammates where they would go to a popular race like the Kentucky Derby and have a blast.
Tom Brady also loves betting on horses and has reported wins from more than $25,000. Now that he is retired, he’d have more time to spend on his horse passion and we would probably see him in other horse races as well.
Queen Elizabeth II
It’s no secret that horse racing comes from Great Britain and it is a place where horse racing is as big as religion. This is why Queen Elizabeth II has been seen attending some of the most popular horse racing events in the country.
She is a true ambassador of horse racing and it is nice to see that she appreciates and carefully nurtures the long-living tradition in the country. Her Majesty also hosts the Royal Windsor show in Windsor Park, and even in her 90s she still enjoys riding horses.
Aaron Rodgers
Here we have another legendary NFL quarterback playing for the Green Bay Packers and a true horse racing fan. He has been spotted multiple times on big horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby and Preakness stakes with his fiancée Shailene Woodley.
It seems like the popularity of horse racing is rising among football players and it is great to see when athletes appreciate other sports.
With the rise in the popularity of horse racing, we expect to see even more celebrities that will start to show their interest in this incredible sport. Since horse racing is considered a prestigious event reserved for some of the most successful people, more and more celebrities will be drawn to the idea of attending horse racing events.
