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Connie Rusk

Michael Owen arrives at the races with his glam wife and their stunning model daughter

Michael Owen appeared in high spirits as he arrived at Chester Racecourse alongside his glamorous wife Louise and their stunning daughter Gemma on Thursday.

The former footballer, 42, cut a dapper figure in a blue suit and tie and certainly had a spring in his step for the Boodles May Festival Ladies Day.

But it was his daughter Gemma, 19, who stole the show as she headed to the racecourse in a figure-hugging navy blue dress which she teamed with gold heels.

Louise too looked lovely in a white lace midi dress which had puffball sleeves and cut out sections at the waist.

Michael put on an animated display as he led his family through the car park, ready for a day in the stands.

Michael Owen certainly had a spring in his step for the Boodles May Festival Ladies Day (FARRELL / BACKGRID)

The family outing comes after Gemma last month slammed claims she lives off her father's money as she revealed trolls accused her of using her father's money to set up her bikini business, OG Beachwear.

Gemma, who is also Team GB dressage champion, blasted the rude messages and said she has been 'doing this off my own back'.

"In my dressage, if I'm doing well, I get comments like 'you're only doing well because daddy bought you an expensive horse' and then with me trying to set up my own business I get 'you're using daddy's money'," she explained.

"It's constant but I want to make it clear to people that with the business side of things it hasn't been an open wallet."

Gemma, 19, stole the show in a figure hugging navy blue dress (FARRELL / BACKGRID)

Speaking to MailOnline, she added her father has been 'tough' and told her he isn't 'funding this'.

The businesswoman is the oldest of the former Liverpool footballer's children.

Michael, 42, shares James, 16, Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12, with his wife Louise.

Gemma also revealed her mother was the one who has been encouraging her on the 'business side' of her life.

She launched her swimwear collection last month and has been receiving mostly positive reviews.

Her luxury swimwear is for women and men – and she has even modelled one of her flagship designs herself as she works to promote the fledgling brand.

Gemma has launched her own swimwear line (Instagram)
She hit back at claims she lives off her father's money (INSTAGRAM)

The design includes backless cut outs and luxury details including gloss fabric with gold hardware detailing and the ‘OG’ design logo embroidered on the item.

Gemma has proudly discussed her new venture, writing on social media at the very end of February: “My new brand OG Beachwear is officially live!

“People that know me will know that this has been a dream of mine for a long time and It feels amazing to have it finally up and running!”

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