September 18, 2024
We're pretty sure most of Cristiano Ronaldo fans aren't aware that there is a racing horse named after him. It's true and we're not talking about an ordinary horse. CRSeven is actually one of the biggest prospects in the horse racing scene...
So, you've watched some horse racing and spotted a branding that looked familiar? We are talking about CRSeven. A horse where the name sounds so familiar that you promise you've heard it before. Well, the name isn't a coincidence. This is a horse named after Cristiano Ronaldo or his popular CR7 branding. We are talking about one of the best football players in the world, who still shows how incredibly talented he is even at 39 years of age. So, what the heck is his name doing in horse racing? We know that he likes to break records, but is he that determined to invest in horse racing? This shouldn't be surprising after all he is going to retire sooner or later, which means that he will have more free time to spend on horse racing. But that's not the case.
Even though CRSeven might look and sound like a popular footballer, this horse has nothing to do with Cristiano Ronaldo. Sadly, yes. I would have wanted to see Ronaldo's determination and hunger for success in the world of horse racing. So, how did his name end up on a horse? Is it a coincidence or something that was done intentionally?
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CRSeven is a horse with an incredibly strong bloodline but has nothing to do with Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7. In fact, the horse is owned by Phoenix Ladies Syndicate, which is a global horse racing investment fund. So, why do they name the horse after a football legend?
Well, it all comes down to the owner Amer Abdulaziz, the boss of Phoenix Thoroughbreds. He has a sort of admiration for top athletes, and this is not the first time a horse ended up with the name of a popular athlete.
Since Cristiano Ronaldo is without a doubt one of the most successful football players in the world, it was an easy pick for Amer. However, since the horse has nothing to do with the real Cristiano Ronaldo, and he probably trademarked his brand CR7, the owner did a clever thing by spelling seven and adding the iconic CR at the beginning. The final result – CRSeven.
Let me tell you, it is a good name for a horse. Especially since it reminds us of an incredibly talented and fast athlete. Pamela Cordina from the Phoenix syndicate mentioned that naming the horse was the boss's idea, and everybody loved it. Sorry Messi fans, please don't write a letter to Phoenix Thoroughbreds.
This isn't just a random shoutout to a footballer, instead, it was a way to honor Ronaldo's enduring brand and the iconic CR7 persona.
CRSeven is no ordinary horse either. He's the son of American Pharoah, one of the most celebrated racehorses in modern times, who won the coveted Triple Crown in 2015. Just as Ronaldo is a phenomenon on the football field, American Pharoah dominated horse racing. If genetics count for anything, CRSeven is already off to a great start. The horse is expected to begin his racing career in Dubai, trained by the seasoned Salem bin Ghadayer.
Here's the cool part: CRSeven isn't alone. Phoenix Thoroughbreds has another star racehorse named after a famous athlete: Gronkowski, a horse named after NFL star Rob Gronkowski. It seems like this syndicate enjoys mixing sports royalty with racehorses, and the racing world gets an interesting mashup of personalities.
So, is CRSeven poised to win as many titles as Ronaldo has? Well, that's the million-dollar question! While the team behind CRSeven is cautiously optimistic, the reality is that horse racing, like football, is unpredictable.
CRSeven hasn't raced yet, even though we are talking about a 7-year-old horse. However, insiders are confident he'll make his debut soon. They're hoping his talent on the track matches Ronaldo's prowess on the field, but only time will tell. According to Cordina, "With luck, he has inherited some of his father's talent" and might compete in upcoming horse tourneys...
• Celebrity Horses: CRSeven isn't the only horse named after a sports icon. As mentioned earlier, Gronkowski is another Phoenix Thoroughbred, and they even have Lebron J, a horse named after basketball legend LeBron James, racing in the United States.
• Cristiano Ronaldo's connection to racing: While it's unclear if Ronaldo is heavily involved in the horse racing scene, having a horse named after him is another notch in his belt as one of the most famous global athletes ever. Plus, it's always fun to imagine Ronaldo turning up at the racetrack in Dubai to cheer on his equine counterpart.
CRSeven is expected to hit the racetrack soon, likely by December 2024, and will race at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. There's a buzz building around the horse, given his impressive lineage and his superstar namesake. Will he live up to the Ronaldo name? It's going to be fascinating to watch this story unfold...
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Al Nassr is on September 20, against Al Ittifaq for the Saudi Super League. You can watch Al Ittifaq vs Al Nassr, Real Madrid vs Espanyol, AS Monaco vs Barcelona, Crystal Palace vs Manchester United, Atalanta vs Arsenal and Atletico Madrid vs RB Leipzig, all matches provided from our live football game pages.
Al Nassr next game:
Al Ittifaq vs Al Nassr kick-off time (20-09-2024):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+8: 00:00
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+5.30: 21:30
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | UTC/GMT+3: 19:00
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+2: 18:00
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+1: 17:00
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 13:00
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-3: 13:00
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-6: 10:00
Sources: ronaldo7.net / rollingstone.com
