How Tyson Fury Got Involved With Horse Racing

Horse racing has long been a sport that professional athletes have ventured into, often using it as an opportunity to flex their financial muscle. However, iconic sporting figures have typically had differing fortunes within racing, but that doesn’t stop the rich and famous from targeting major wins in races such as the Grand National and Triple Crown events.

Therefore, iconic owners will typically have their runners involved in the Preakness Stakes betting.

Boxing and racing have grown closer in recent years, with Queensberry Promotions boss Frank Warren now working on boosting the popularity of the Epsom Derby in the United Kingdom.

However, Warren’s most famous boxer also has a close relationship to the sport, with Tyson Fury getting involved in horse racing a few years ago.

Close Relationship With Horses

A venture into horse racing always appeared likely for Fury, as he admitted that he had spent much of his life around horses.

The Gypsy King revealed in Netflix reality show ‘At Home With The Furys’, that he always held an interesting in racing, but he wouldn’t commit fully to the sport until he was retired and could fully enjoy a day at the track as an owner.

Fury’s larger than life persona was evident at a day at the races in 2025, as the Gypsy King brought a bigger entourage to the track than famous names such as Sir Keir Starmer and King Charles.

Unsuccessful First Run on Track

Fury’s first big runner on track was trained by James Moffatt, named Big Gypsy King. Speaking before his filly’s first run on track, the Gypsy King was confident, but also acknowledged that it was fitting that his star would be lining up for the first time at Doncaster, which is the hometown of wife Paris.

However, it would appear that Fury’s horse would be overwhelmed by the experience, as she finished last of eleven in the seven-furlong contest. A change in approach soon followed, with Big Gypsy King sent over hurdles for the first time in August 2025, finishing a respectable fifth of seven at Cartmel, before finishing last of four at Sedgefield at the end of the 2025-26 season.

A return to the flat followed soon after, finishing ninth at Wolverhampton, before failing to beat a rival over a range of distances at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. However, Fury is still keen to make a success of his horse on track, and it is expected that Big Gypsy King will be campaigned on the all-weather throughout the summer.

Success Over Jumps

While wins have been in short supply with Big Gypsy King, Fury has achieved more success with a couple of other horses in the care of James Moffatt. Sea The Clouds is a promising horse over obstacles, winning once from two starts over fences, with his only success coming at Cartmel in July 2025.

The runner has also achieved some notable moments over hurdles, winning on four from 18 starts, meaning that he has won six times in 24 starts under rules. Sea The Clouds is a regular runner at Cartmel, making five of his seven starts in the 2025 season at the track.

Fury also owns shares in promising chaser Cossack Chach. The six-year-old was previously trained in Ireland by Joseph O’Brien, running in competitive races behind talented Cheltenham Festival winner Wodhooh in November 2023. He would also show signs of promise in graded company, finishing sixth and seven lengths behind Kala Conti in the G2 Juvenile Hurdle in December 2023.

Cossack Chach was transferred to the Moffatt stable in November 2025, but was underwhelming on his chase debut for the new yard when pulled up over an inadequate two miles at Haydock. However, connections remain hopeful that the lightly raced gelding could yet become more competitive when dropped in the weights.

Horse Named in Fury’s Honour

Fury has made a career out of inspiring regular people, meaning it is no surprise that his legacy has been honoured by a number of horses being named after him. One of the most famous is Tyson Fury, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan.

The nine-year-old is a four-time winner under rules, and was last seen landing a big purse in dominant fashion at Dundalk in March. A return to the turf also showed that he retains plenty of his ability, finishing second in a maiden hurdle at Tramore.

However, it remains to be seen whether he will get competitive at the highest level of the sport after finishing eleven in the G1 Ireland Novice Hurdle at this year’s Dublin Racing Festival. Another horse named in Fury’s honour is Gypsy King, who was trained by Jim Halley. However, the son of Galileo would only win once in six career starts before being retired in November 2014.