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Hemmings was a three-time Grand National winner as a racehorse owner
Trevor Hemmings, a prominent horse racing figure and owner of Preston North End, has passed away at the age 86.
After the Lancashire club was in financial trouble, Hemmings purchased a controlling stake in Preston in June 2010.
The leisure tycoon was also an important racehorse owner. He won the Grand National three times.
Preston made a brief statement Monday evening to confirm the death of Hemmings, a man who lived on the Isle of Man.
It read, "Preston North End Football Club is sad to announce that Trevor Hemmings CVO has died this evening, Tuesday 11 October 2021."
"Another statement will be made in coming days, but his family would like to request that their privacy is respected during this difficult time."
Hemmings' green, yellow, and white colours won the Grand National at Aintree By Hedgehunter (2006), Ballabriggs (2011), and Many Clouds (2015).
Cloth Cap was named after his favorite headwear but was unable give him a record fourth victory.
He was a winner of the Hennessy gold cup with Trabolgan, and his Cheltenham Festival success included two Ryanair Chase wins in support of Albertas Run. Zara Tindall ridden him on eventing horses.
Hemmings was born Woolwich in London. His father was a Royal Ordnance worker.
After leaving school at 15, he moved to Lancashire and began working as a bricklayer's apprentice.
He owned the holiday camp chain Pontins twice and the Blackpool Tower for a while before it was sold to the council in March 2010.
Hemmings was a director at Preston in 1970s. He completed the takeover in 2010 after Deepdale PNE acquired 51% of shares. He had originally held 28%.
He was made a Commander in the Royal Victorian Order (CVO), for his role as vice-president at the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Eve Hemmings, his wife and their four children are survivors of Hemmings.
