GABBY LOGAN cheered on her daughter Lois as she made her racing debut at the Qatar Goodwood Festival in Chichester on Thursday.
The Match of the Day host was joined by her husband Kenny Logan and other family members as showjumper Lois, 20, had her first outing in the Markel Magnolia Cup.
GettyGabby Logan’s daughter Lois made her racing debut on Thursday[/caption]
PAGabby was cheering her on in the Markel Magnolia Cup[/caption]
PAGabby’s husband, Kenny Logan, was also there to cheer on their daughter[/caption]
Unfortunately, Lois was unplaced on horse Spirit of Ecstasy during the event, which was won by Sophie Forsyth on her mount Woodcote Girl.
But she was still in good spirits after getting her first outing.
Speaking after the race, Lois said: “It was over so quickly and such a thrill.
“The horse was incredible and put up such a fight against strong opposition.
“We finished in midfield, which was not a bad result. I had to push from the third furlong because they set off so quickly.
“I have got more of an edge for winning now and am not so scared of speed. It was really good fun.”
While mum Gabby added: “It’s harder to watch than rugby, which is so long – and you have so many more chances to make an impact. It is over so quick and like being a sprinter.
“All those 4.40am starts and the months of physical training have been worth it.
PALois was delighted to make her debut[/caption]
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“Since she broke up from university, she has been going down to Andrew Balding’s stable at Kingsclere four times a week.
“I have been down there to see her training. It is such a different style of riding to what she has grown up doing.
“She has loved it. She will definitely go down again if they need her to ride out.”
It’s no surprise that Lois is making a splash in horseracing, with sport running in her blood.
Mum Gabby was a rhythmic gymnast in her youth, competing at the Commonwealth Games for Wales in 1990 as a 17-year-old.
And Dad Kenny is a 70-time Scotland rugby international, representing his nation at the World Cup and playing professional rugby for the London Wasps too.
Even Gabby and Kenny’s son Reuben is leaving his mark on rugby, signing a professional contract with Northampton Saints.
Reuben, 20, has also represented both England and Scotland at youth level.
PA:Press AssociationKenny Logan represented Scotland 70 times[/caption]
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