Main racehorse proprietor Sir Robert Ogden has died on the age of 86.
He co-owned champion See Extra Enterprise for a part of his profession and Ogden’s mauve and pink checked silks have been carried to victory by horses together with Voy Por Ustedes and Unique Dancer.
The Yorkshireman initially made his fortune within the quarrying, constructing and mining industries.
He was awarded a knighthood in 2001 for his charity work.
A most cancers unit at Harrogate Hospital was named the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre to recognise his contribution.
Ogden, who lived in Sicklinghall, close to Wetherby, was champion Nationwide Hunt proprietor 3 times.
Voy Por Ustedes gained the Queen Mom Champion Chase in 2007 – one in every of 4 Cheltenham Pageant victories for the proprietor.
He additionally owned Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Unique Dancer and prime horses over jumps together with Advert Hoc, Marlborough, Star De Mohaison, Fadalko and Squire Silk.
Ogden later loved top-level success on the flat with the likes of Irish St Leger winner Sans Frontieres and Superb Maria.
