STINKING RICH
Who is Rich Ricci and what is his net worth?
Ricci previously revealed the real reason his jockeys wear fluorescent green and pink
OVER the years Rich Ricci has become one of the biggest characters in the world of horse racing.
The American is a popular racehorse owner and has a great working relationship with trainer Willie Mullins.
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Who is Rich Ricci?
Rich Ricci was born and raised in the United States in 1964.
The man who refers to himself as the "maddest f***er on the planet" made his millions in the world of investment banking.
He is formally a co-chief executive of Barclays investment banking arm.
Ricci received a £44million payout when he left Barclays back in 2013.
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He is now a shrewd investor and a racehorse owner, which he does as a hobby.
Ricci works closely alongside trainer Willie Mullins.
Speaking to the about their close relationship, he said: "I think Willie's great that our horses are around the big festivals.
"When I first met him, his yard was nowhere near as it is now.
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"I remember saying to him 'why aren't you a champion trainer'.
"He replied, 'I don't have the ammunition', so I said to him if we have success I'll give you the ammunition and we went from there."
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What is Rich Ricci's net worth?
As of 2024, Ricci has a colossal net worth of over £100million.
At the 2016 Cheltenham Festival, he won a massive £400,000 in one day after three of his horses won.
The horses that day were: Douvan, Annie Power and Vroum Vroum Mag.
All of the horses that were victorious were trained by well-renowned Irish trainer Willie Mullins and ridden by now-retired jockey Ruby Walsh.
Despite his huge wealth, Ricci previously revealed he still buys a lottery ticket.
Is Rich Ricci married?
Ricci is married to wife Susannah, who is always at his side at Cheltenham.
Despite living in the US, the pair regularly travel to Dublin to watch their horses in action.
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Ricci previously revealed how the colours of pink and fluorescent green that have become iconic with the jockeys riding his horses all came about due to his wife Susannah.
She chose the colours after having a handbag of a similar design.
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