Golf pros Graeme McDowell and Brooks Koepka are making waves in horse racing. They are co-owners of the promising Cheltenham contender Givemefive. Harry Derham trained the four-year-old Givemefive. Givemefive recently impressed at Warwick. This solidified his status as a significant prospect for the upcoming Triumph Hurdle.
Givemefive raced under the banner of Smash Racing. The syndicate includes McDowell and Koepka. She led from the start at Warwick and secured an emphatic 18-length victory. This performance marked a substantial improvement from his debut win last month at Market Rasen. It showcased his potential as a top-level hurdler.
Neither McDowell nor Koepka was present at Warwick. However, their involvement in Givemefive's journey has been pivotal. McDowell's decision to have a horse trained by Derham followed a friendly wager during a pro-am golf event. Derham's victory in a closest-to-the-pin challenge led to this unique partnership.
Givemefive enters the Triumph Hurdle. Derham aims to fulfill his part of the bargain. He hopes to secure a win at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival in March. This venture into horse racing represents a new avenue of excitement and success for the golf stars. It goes beyond their achievements on the golf course.