Trevor Hemmings
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Trevor James Hemmings CVO
(born 11 June 1935) is a British
businessman
, he was born in London
, and grew up in Leyland
, Lancashire
He currently resides in the Isle of Man
, but has homes in Jersey
and Ireland
.
Hemmings owns over 100 racehorses, the most notable being Hedgehunter
, who won the 2005 Grand National
at Aintree
along with Ballabriggs
in 2011. He has many other horses which run in high class races throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland
, many in training with Jonjo O'Neill
and Donald McCain, Jr.
in England; and with Willie Mullins
in Ireland
. Hemmings has owned many talented horses but his best would include Hedgehunter
; Trabolgan, winner of the Royal & SunAlliance Chase and Hennessy Gold Cup in 2005; and Alberta's Run, who also triumphed in the Royal & SunAlliance Chase (2008) and the Ryanair Chase in 2010,2011, as well as running second to Kauto Star in the 2008 King George VI Chase
.Most recently Hemmings owned the winner of the 2011 Aintree Grand National - Ballabriggs trained by Donald McCain Jnr.
Between 2000 and 2004, he was the backer of Chorley Lynx
rugby league team. He also owns football club Preston North End.
He is also known for his philanthropy as he provided the funds for the S.A.F.E centre, a project helping the victims of sexual violence in Preston, Lancashire.
In 1999 he established the TJH Foundation (Charity Number 1077311) which generously supports Inter-national, National, Regional and Local Charities.
He was also the Vice President of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and a passionate supporter of carers' cause.
In June 2011, Trevor embarked on the development of the Ramsey Park Hotel on Mooragh Estate in Isle Of Man
. The hotel is expected to be completed in mid 2012.
Hemmings was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2011 Birthday Honours
for his service with the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
(born 11 June 1935) is a British
United Kingdom
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businessman
Businessperson
A businessperson is someone involved in a particular undertaking of activities for the purpose of generating revenue from a combination of human, financial, or physical capital. An entrepreneur is an example of a business person...
, he was born in London
London
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, and grew up in Leyland
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
He currently resides in the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, but has homes in Jersey
Jersey
Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the bailiwick includes two groups of small islands that are no longer permanently inhabited, the Minquiers and Écréhous, and the Pierres de Lecq and...
and Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
Hemmings owns over 100 racehorses, the most notable being Hedgehunter
Hedgehunter
Hedgehunter is an Irish race horse, who won the 2005 Grand National steeplechase, ridden by Ruby Walsh and trained by Willie Mullins. He had fallen at the final fence the previous year when well placed. He then finished second in 2006 to Numbersixvalverde...
, who won the 2005 Grand National
Grand National
The Grand National is a world-famous National Hunt horse race which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. It is a handicap chase run over a distance of four miles and 856 yards , with horses jumping thirty fences over two circuits of Aintree's National Course...
at Aintree
Aintree Racecourse
Aintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England.It was served by Aintree Racecourse railway station until the station closed in the 1960s....
along with Ballabriggs
Ballabriggs
Ballabriggs is a Grand National-winning National Hunt racehorse trained by Donald McCain, Jr. in Cholmondeley, Cheshire.-Racing career:...
in 2011. He has many other horses which run in high class races throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, many in training with Jonjo O'Neill
Jonjo O'Neill
Jonjo O'Neill is an Irish National Hunt racehorse trainer and former jockey. He is a native of Castletownroche, County Cork in Ireland. Based at the Jackdaws Castle training establishment in England, O'Neill is the private trainer to J. P. McManus, one of the largest owners of steeplechasers and...
and Donald McCain, Jr.
Donald McCain, Jr.
Donald McCain, Jr. is an English racehorse trainer and former jockey whose father, Ginger McCain, trained four Grand National winning horses.McCain, Jr., has trained four Cheltenham Festival winners as well as the 2011 Grand National winner, Ballabriggs....
in England; and with Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins is an Irish racehorse trainer and former jockey. He is based at Closutton, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, Ireland...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Hemmings has owned many talented horses but his best would include Hedgehunter
Hedgehunter
Hedgehunter is an Irish race horse, who won the 2005 Grand National steeplechase, ridden by Ruby Walsh and trained by Willie Mullins. He had fallen at the final fence the previous year when well placed. He then finished second in 2006 to Numbersixvalverde...
; Trabolgan, winner of the Royal & SunAlliance Chase and Hennessy Gold Cup in 2005; and Alberta's Run, who also triumphed in the Royal & SunAlliance Chase (2008) and the Ryanair Chase in 2010,2011, as well as running second to Kauto Star in the 2008 King George VI Chase
King George VI Chase
The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped...
.Most recently Hemmings owned the winner of the 2011 Aintree Grand National - Ballabriggs trained by Donald McCain Jnr.
Between 2000 and 2004, he was the backer of Chorley Lynx
Blackpool Panthers
Blackpool & The Fylde Panthers RLFC was an English professional rugby league club based in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. They played at Woodlands Memorial Ground owned by Fylde rugby union club...
rugby league team. He also owns football club Preston North End.
He is also known for his philanthropy as he provided the funds for the S.A.F.E centre, a project helping the victims of sexual violence in Preston, Lancashire.
In 1999 he established the TJH Foundation (Charity Number 1077311) which generously supports Inter-national, National, Regional and Local Charities.
He was also the Vice President of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and a passionate supporter of carers' cause.
In June 2011, Trevor embarked on the development of the Ramsey Park Hotel on Mooragh Estate in Isle Of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. The hotel is expected to be completed in mid 2012.
Hemmings was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2011 Birthday Honours
2011 Birthday Honours
The Birthday Honours 2011 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced on 7 June 2011 in New Zealand and 11 June 2011 in United Kingdom to celebrate the Queen's Birthday of 2011.-Privy Councillors:...
for his service with the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.