Phil Cunningham recalls the life-changing day that Cockney Rebel reached racing's summit in the 2000 Guineas

Cockney Rebel won the colt's Classic in 2007 at 25-1. Phil Cunningham recalls the day Cockney won in 2000 Guineas.

Cunningham is the founder and chief of Rebel Racing. He used to go racing with his dad and his friends. His first horse was a colt called Cockney Rebel. Cocky Rebel won the Guineas at 25-1 in 2007. Cunningham wanted to name his horse after Steve Harley. He asked the trainer for permission. The trainer knew Steve. Huffer. Daragh O'Donohoe was trying to salvage his career after three years abroad. It was his first time owning a horse outright. They were up against the might of Coolmore, Godolphin and Juddmonte. Their trainer was Geoff Huffer, former drummer in the band Mungo Jerry.