Marwan Koukash Removed As Registered Owner Following Bankruptcy

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 1:32 pm

Updated: May 10, 2023 at 2:40 pm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Owner of Best Solution, Marwan Koukash, reacts after his barrier draw during Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Chester regular Marwan Koukash has been removed as a registered owner by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) due to being declared bankrupt, according to published reports.

The 69-year-old Palestinian won the Chester Cup four times with his runners between 2008 and 2018. His record at the track stands at 97 winners. Holding a PhD in electrical engineering, the businessman owned the Salford City Reds rugby team at one time, as well as a string of hotels among his various interests.

The bankruptcy petition was filed in June of 2022 and granted in September of that year. Koukash had his final runner in November, and, as soon as the BHA was made aware of the former millionaire's situation, his colours were struck from the register.