Tom Dascombe has confirmed Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has purchased two horses to race in 2012, one of which is called Tomway.
Dascombe's yard has been financed by Rooney's United teammate Michael Owen, who enjoyed terrific success this year with stable star Brown Panther, a winner at Royal Ascot before finishing second in the St Leger at Doncaster.
Rooney will now be hoping his two new acquisitions can go on to similar success.
Dascombe said on his website: "We are obviously delighted to formally announce that Wayne and Coleen Rooney will have two horses in training with us next season.
"We hope that Wayne's involvement will bring the sport some publicity outside of the normal racing media and hopefully attract some new fans and followers.
"Wayne and Coleen's two horses are a two-year-old colt called Tomway and a yearling colt by Bahamian Bounty out of Amazon Beauty, yet to be named. Wayne's colours are pink and white.
"We wish Wayne and Coleen all the best with both horses and hope to see them both out early next season."
Boylesports make Tomway even-money to win a race next year, while he is 10-1 to land a Listed or Group-race prize in 2012.
William Hill offer 200-1 for Rooney to follow in the footsteps of former England player Mick Channon and take up a trainer's licence by the end of 2020.
Michael Owen believes it is impossible to rule out Kauto Star as he bids for a remarkable fifth victory in the King George VI Chase.
The Manchester United striker, currently out injured, is a self-confessed racing nut and owns a string of Flat horses.
When it comes to the big races he is as engrossed as anyone and he admits to a soft spot for Paul Nicholls' chaser.
The 11-year-old looked close to retirement following a lifeless display at Punchestown at the end of last season, but a comeback victory in the Betfair Chase at Haydock has thrust him back into the reckoning for the Festive highlight.
The veteran had last year's King George and Gold Cup hero Long Run behind him on Merseyside and while Owen feels the younger participant remains a major threat, he is keeping his fingers crossed Kauto Star can come up trumps.
Owen said: "I championed Kauto Star's chances on my Twitter account on the morning of his epic Betfair Chase win last month.
"The media write off people and horses too early - I should know!
"My head says Long Run this time, but I would love to see Kauto make it five."
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