Ladbrokes focus on the Rooneys

The Rooneys to revitalise racing?

THE ROONEYS will give racing a massive publicity boost this year according to Ladbrokes.

Following Wayne's latest equine purchases and in conjunction with Coleen's glamorous trips to the racecourse the bookies predict their involvement in the sport will trigger a frenzy of interest - which could cost them millions if his string of horses find their way to the winning post first.

Pippy & Tomway now join Switcharooney as the three set to run in his pink and white colours and as he adds to his stock the odds of the Manchester United striker one day taking out a training licence of his own are cut to 25/1 (from 50/1)

It's 33/1 any of his horses land a Group One contest this summer, and 40/1 he manages to get a winner at Royal Ascot.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: "The Rooneys look set to thrust the sport firmly into the limelight. His goals do enough damage but a big race win will hit the bookies for millions."

Ladbrokes latest betting

Wayne Rooney racing specials

To beat a horse owned by Michael Owen or Sir Alex Ferguson into second this year - 16/1

To win at Royal Ascot this year - 40/1

To win a Group One this year - 33/1

Wayne or Coleen Rooney to have taken out a training licence by 2030 - 25/1 (from 50/1)

Wayne Rooney to score and reveal a t shirt with a picture of the horse this season - 16/1

Pictures to be published of Wayne Rooney riding any horse this year 4/1

Wayne Rooney to take out a trainers licence before 2050 - 6/1

Wayne Rooney to parade the horse(s) at Old Trafford at any time this year - 100/1

The horse(s) to have a hair transplant at any time - 250/1