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Pop Star's Full-Circle Return to the Racecourse
6 Sep
Summary
- JJ Hamblett returns to horse racing after X Factor fame.
- He competes in The Leger Legends race at Doncaster.
- Union J may reunite for their 15th anniversary next year.
JJ Hamblett, formerly of the boy band Union J, is making a notable return to the competitive horse racing circuit. Having previously been a jockey before his music career, Hamblett will participate in The Leger Legends race at Doncaster Racecourse on September 11th. This event represents a significant full-circle moment for the 38-year-old singer.
Growing up around horses, with his father also a jockey, Hamblett developed a passion for riding at a young age, obtaining his jockey license at 16. He then pursued a career in music, eventually joining Union J and achieving fame through The X Factor. After a successful period in the music industry, Hamblett is now recapturing the thrill of horse racing.
The Leger Legends race is a charity event supporting organizations like the Injured Jockeys Fund. Hamblett has been training with prominent figures in the racing world. While he does not plan to return to racing full-time, he expressed enthusiasm for the race and hinted at a potential Union J reunion next year to celebrate the band's 15th anniversary.
