Race named in honour of Michael Owen's Brown Panther at the Curragh
Monday 15 February 2016 09:59, UK
Brown Panther is to be commemorated at the Curragh with a race named in his honour.
The Tom Dascombe-trained stayer won the Irish St Leger at the track in 2014 but lost his his life when attempting a repeat win in the same race last September.
The race in which Brown Panther will be remembered is a Listed event over 12 furlongs on October 9.
Part-owner and breeder Michael Owen said: "It was an honour to own and breed Brown Panther.
"He was a wonderful horse and to lose him was heartbreaking.
"His greatest triumph was at the Curragh so I'd like to thank them for this tribute in his memory."
