| CllrRachel Hood | |
|---|---|
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| Suffolk County Councillor for Exning & Newmarket | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Hudson |
| West Suffolk District Councillor for Newmarket East | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | New Seat |
| Forest Heath District Councillor for Severals | |
| In office 5 May 2011 – 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Radford |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Appleby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1953 (age 71) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | John Gosden |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Rachel Hood (born September 1953) is an English classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse owner and politician.
Horse racing career
Hood has owned numerous race horses, including St. Leger Stakes winner Arctic Cosmos, Cheshire Oaks winner Gertrude Bell and Nichols Canyon.
She is an English and American-qualified attorney, and practiced in the State of California. She is currently Chairwoman of the Racehorse Owners Association.
Political career
She currently serves as a Conservative Party councillor in Newmarket.
Personal life
She met her husband, racehorse trainer John Gosden, whilst they were both students at the University of Cambridge. She has four children, Sebastian, Serena, Theodora and Thaddeus., and lives in Newmarket, Suffolk.
References
- "Rachel Dene Serena HOOD - Personal Appointments". Companies House. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- "Rising star Buick stamps class on Leger". 11 September 2010.
- Armytage, Marcus (12 September 2010). "St Leger winner Arctic Cosmos bound for Breeders' Cup" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- "The Times & The Sunday Times".
- "Rachel Hood". Suffolk County Council. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- "Councillor Rachel Hood". West Suffolk Council. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- Turfcall (25 August 2011). "Racing Post Issues: THE RACING POST THURSDAY AUGUST 25th 2011".