'I love the adrenaline of racing' - Leeds forward Georginio Rutter buys second horse with David O'Meara
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Leeds United's star forward Georginio Rutter has told the Grapevine his dreams of winning the sport's biggest races are the motivation behind his first move into ownership.
Rutter has strengthened the well-established link between racing and football by teaming up with trainer David O'Meara this year after acquiring smart miler Bopedro, who has run twice in his yellow and pink silks at Lingfield.
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Published on 14 April 2024inRacing Grapevine
Last updated 17:26, 14 April 2024
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