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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Gabby Logan looks elegant in a floral dress as she excitedly cheers on jockey daughter Lois alongside husband Kenny at Goodwood
Gabby Logan cut an elegant figure in a floral dress as she excitedly cheered on her jockey daughter Lois at the Qatar Goodwood Festival in Chichester on Thursday. The presenter, 52, and rugby ace husband Kenny Logan, 53, had joined other family members to cheer on showjumper Lois, 20, during her race-riding debut in the Markel Magnolia Cup. The family, including Gabby's mother Christine Yorath and son Reuben Logan looked in great spirits as they showed their support to Lois on the sidelines amid the invitational charity race, in which Lois came in fifth. Dressing to impress despite the dreary weather, Gabby turned heads in a white patterned chiffon long-sleeved dress, which she teamed with pale pink pom pom headband. Meanwhile, retired Scottish rugby star Kenny looked dapper in a blue suit and navy patterned tie as he enjoyed the festivities at the racing event. The proud parents later posed with their daughter ahead of her race for the Magnolia Cup during Ladies' Day. It comes as glamorous racegoers refused to the miserable weather dampen their spirits as they arrived at Goodwood for Ladies' Day. Despite the rain and grey skies sweeping much of the UK, revellers refused to let it stop them from showing off their fashion prowess in Chichester. A bearable drizzle this morning soon turned into a fully-blown torrential downpour and blustery gales, leaving racegoers scrambling for shelter on the racecourse. The rain hammered down hard onto some unsuspecting revellers, as they desperately attempted to protect their ensembles by hiding under jackets. Although it is currently 20 degrees, Chichester has been hit with a moderate thunderstorm warning by the Met Office, with 'thunderstorms and heavy showers expected to develop'. One woman was particularly unlucky as her wedge strap broke while walking, leaving the shoe dangling off her foot. She was seen clutching onto her brolly while attempting to navigate her way around the grounds with only one shoe. However, many revellers did not allow the weather to rain on their parade as they continued to step out in all their finery, donning vibrant dresses, striking fascinators, and umbrellas to bat away the rainclouds. Many racegoers in West Sussex opted for classic pointed kitten heels that matched their eye-catching dresses. However, while some opted for orange, emerald green and aqua blue, others went for more classic and timeless looks to impress on Ladies' Day. Content creator Leonora Smee looked effortlessly chic in a monochrome polka-dot Holland Cooper maxi dress along with white heels, as she attempted to fit her matching headpiece underneath her umbrella. Gates opened at 11am, giving people plenty of time to grab their glasses of champagne and prepare for a day of nail-biting racing, with the first race, The Markel Magnolia Cup, starting at 12.45. Photos showed some adorned in entirely floral themed outfits and other women in bright pink ensembles, and some truly gravity-defying hats. One group of racegoers proudly sported an array of fruit and vegetable themed fascinators, as each of them had one of their five-a-day embossed on their headpieces. Other revellers wanted to ensure that their outfits were still seen, instead choosing to use transparent brollys. However, some came ill-prepared for the weather and were left hiding under blazers to ensure their impressive ensembles did not become drenched. Some racegoers was so desperate for cover that they even took out a large parasol out from one of the tables The five-day Qatar Goodwood Fesitval, known as 'Glorious Goodwood,' is seen as one of the highlights of the British flat racing season. Ladies' Day is dubbed the 'most stylish day' of Goodwood and is quoted as 'the place where the worlds of fashion and horseracing become one'. However, each enclosure has different dress codes and rules on what you can and cannot wear to the event. In the Richmond Enclosure, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie and women are required to wear a garden party look which includes a 'a floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer'. This enclosure is relatively exclusive and only available to available to members and their guest, meaning that people from other areas cannot enter. Goodwood also recommends they 'leave their stiletto heels' at home as the uneven ground can be 'tricky to walk on'. Despite the rain and grey skies sweeping much of the UK, revellers refused to let it stop them from showing off their fashion prowess in Chichester One woman is pictured donning a colourful hot pink wide-brimmed hat alongside the dark grey clouds Revellers are seen braving the nearly-black rain clouds and wet weather at Goodwood on Thursday There is no formal dress code in the Gordon Enclosure, but guests are encouraged to dress in a smart and elegant way. The Lennox Enclosure also has no formal dress code and instead racegoers are just told to 'dress suited to an afternoon's racing'. Each year, a handful of celebrities and A-listers attend Goodwood are snapped donning unique ensembles. On Wednesday, Gemma Owen, former Love Islander and daughter of Michael Owen, turned heads in an all-white ensemble as she enjoyed a rare family outing with her parents.
Leader Live
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Gabby Logan cheers on daughter as budding jockey competes at Goodwood
Lois's father, former Scotland rugby union player Kenny Logan, was also in the crowd for the Markel Magnolia Cup, which was won by London-based Sophie Forsyth. Lois, 20, who did not place, said: 'It was over so quickly and such a thrill. The horse was incredible and put up such a fight against strong opposition. 'We finished in midfield, which was not a bad result. I had to push from the third furlong because they set off so quickly. 'I have got more of an edge for winning now and am not so scared of speed. It was really good fun.' Her mother said: 'It's harder to watch than rugby, which is so long – and you have so many more chances to make an impact. 'It is over so quick and like being a sprinter. All those 4.40am starts and the months of physical training have been worth it. 'Since she broke up from university, she has been going down to Andrew Balding's stable at Kingsclere four times a week. 'I have been down there to see her training. It is such a different style of riding to what she has grown up doing. She has loved it. 'She will definitely go down again if they need her to ride out.' The event sees riders from the world of business, sport, fashion and media take part to raise money for charity. This year's Magnolia Cup was in aid of the King's Trust International, founded by the King to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment. The third day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival was hit by a huge downpour, leaving racegoers running for cover as the action got underway. The five-day event, in Chichester, known as Glorious Goodwood, will end on Saturday.
South Wales Guardian
6 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Gabby Logan cheers on daughter as budding jockey competes at Goodwood
Lois's father, former Scotland rugby union player Kenny Logan, was also in the crowd for the Markel Magnolia Cup, which was won by London-based Sophie Forsyth. Lois, 20, who did not place, said: 'It was over so quickly and such a thrill. The horse was incredible and put up such a fight against strong opposition. 'We finished in midfield, which was not a bad result. I had to push from the third furlong because they set off so quickly. 'I have got more of an edge for winning now and am not so scared of speed. It was really good fun.' Her mother said: 'It's harder to watch than rugby, which is so long – and you have so many more chances to make an impact. 'It is over so quick and like being a sprinter. All those 4.40am starts and the months of physical training have been worth it. 'Since she broke up from university, she has been going down to Andrew Balding's stable at Kingsclere four times a week. 'I have been down there to see her training. It is such a different style of riding to what she has grown up doing. She has loved it. 'She will definitely go down again if they need her to ride out.' The event sees riders from the world of business, sport, fashion and media take part to raise money for charity. This year's Magnolia Cup was in aid of the King's Trust International, founded by the King to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment. The third day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival was hit by a huge downpour, leaving racegoers running for cover as the action got underway. The five-day event, in Chichester, known as Glorious Goodwood, will end on Saturday.
Rhyl Journal
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Gabby Logan cheers on daughter as budding jockey competes at Goodwood
Lois's father, former Scotland rugby union player Kenny Logan, was also in the crowd for the Markel Magnolia Cup, which was won by London-based Sophie Forsyth. Lois, 20, who did not place, said: 'It was over so quickly and such a thrill. The horse was incredible and put up such a fight against strong opposition. 'We finished in midfield, which was not a bad result. I had to push from the third furlong because they set off so quickly. 'I have got more of an edge for winning now and am not so scared of speed. It was really good fun.' Her mother said: 'It's harder to watch than rugby, which is so long – and you have so many more chances to make an impact. 'It is over so quick and like being a sprinter. All those 4.40am starts and the months of physical training have been worth it. 'Since she broke up from university, she has been going down to Andrew Balding's stable at Kingsclere four times a week. 'I have been down there to see her training. It is such a different style of riding to what she has grown up doing. She has loved it. 'She will definitely go down again if they need her to ride out.' The event sees riders from the world of business, sport, fashion and media take part to raise money for charity. This year's Magnolia Cup was in aid of the King's Trust International, founded by the King to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment. The third day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival was hit by a huge downpour, leaving racegoers running for cover as the action got underway. The five-day event, in Chichester, known as Glorious Goodwood, will end on Saturday.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gabby Logan says she was 'very much aware that people didn't like her' after getting the axe from 'life-changing' Strictly Come Dancing experience
Gabby Logan has reflected on her 'shocking' Strictly Come Dancing experience after being eliminated from the show in 2007. The BBC presenter, 52, was partnered up with professional dancer James Jordan, while her husband Kenny Logan was also competing with James' wife Ola Jordan. But Gabby has now admitted that Strictly had a negative affect on her life as she struggled to cope with feelings of public rejection after being voted off. She told Wales Online: 'I had an amazing experience on Strictly, I was only on it for a few weeks, but I had an amazing experience — but also, a kind of life-changing experience in many ways. '[It] sounds a bit dramatic, and you hear people going 'Strictly changed my life', but this wasn't in a good way.' Gabby was voted off fourth from the BBC competition after unexpectedly finding herself in the bottom two with Rod Stewart 's wife Penny Lancaster. She added: 'When you get voted out of Strictly, it's so shocking, because you go in every week starting to work on your following week's dance, and you don't expect to go home'. Gabby said she became 'very much aware that people didn't like her' during the show and admitted she felt rejected by the public. Speaking to Jessica Ennis on the Gold Minds podcast Gabby added: 'It was the fact that obviously people didn't vote for me — and it sounds a bit pathetic — but you realise when it's a reality show that it's about whether people like you. And I was very much aware that people didn't like me. 'I was kind of like, they didn't like me enough to vote for me.' Despite reassurances from dance partner James, Gabby confessed she felt 'upset' over the situation. She said: 'It was a very sobering kind of experience because in the days afterwards, not only was I dreadfully missing the dancing, but also realising I kind of felt like, 'Oh, what was it about me that people didn't relate to?'' Gabby added that her competitive nature possibly played a role in her departure and noted that her husband stayed in the show despite her opinion that he was a 'rubbish' dancer. Former rugby player Kenny narrowly avoided being eliminated several times before eventually getting the boot just before the quarter finals. Gabby revealed that Kenny even offered to swap places with her after seeing how affected she was by the elimination - although a switch is not permitted. The couple have been married since 2001 and share two children together. The 2007 series finished with Alesha Dixon lifting the glitterball trophy and she later joined the judging panel replacing Arlene Phillips. It comes after Gabby shared why she did not want to have sex with her husband Kenny due to health struggles. She revealed her initial concerns that going through the menopause would have an adverse effect on her sex life with her partner. Gabby, who shares twins Lois and Reuben with her former Scottish rugby player Kenny, explained that she was able to address the problems thanks to the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). According to the NHS, menopause symptoms can include hot flushes, mood swings and low mood. The presenter told The Sun: 'My libido was definitely affected by the menopause and perimenopause. 'I found I didn't want to have sex with my husband as much, and it felt like something I was going to have to do even if I didn't really want to. 'It was almost like, ''Is this going to become a duty?'' So many women say this and I didn't want to become one of them. She added that she wanted to regain her sex drive because her sex life with her husband had always been so important. As soon as a doctor prescribed her HRT, she said she was relieved and emotional at the prospect of having an improved libido.
