Sporting superpowers combine as darts stars Luke Littler and Stephen Bunting become owners of aptly named colt at Michael Owen’s stables

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Darts star and PDC world champion Luke Littler has become the part-owner of an aptly named juvenile with a doubtlessly brilliant future.

The 19-year-old and present world primary shares possession of the colt Bunting Mental with fellow darts participant Stephen Bunting.

Hugo Palmer will prepare Bunting Mental at Manor House Stables, a facility owned by former England footballer Michael Owen, who can also be concerned within the possession of the two-year-old and has loved notable success prior to now with the likes of Group 1 winner Brown Panther.

“It’s exciting,” Palmer mentioned. “I haven’t met the guys yet but they seem to be very enthusiastic in the WhatsApp group that’s been set up. Michael is one of the original crossovers and it’s great. It’s fun having a crossover in the sport.”

Littler was noticed having fun with himself at this 12 months’s Cheltenham Festival and, whereas he doesn’t personal a jumps horse, Bunting Mental may present him with extra racedays.

The £54,000 buy has been pleasing his coach at residence however won’t make his debut till the summer season.

Palmer added: “He looks like a horse who should be winning races for them so hopefully they’ll be able to have a lot of fun with him.”

“He’s done everything we’ve asked of him quite nicely. We’re about six to eight weeks away from a run. He’s one for the summer but I like what I’ve seen so far.”

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