London 2012 Olympic Games
Lord Harris is the co-owner of the Olympic gold medal winning horse, Hello Sanctos, ridden by Scott Brash in the team show jumping event at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.
Lord Harris and Lord Kirkham bought the horse for an estimated €2 million at the start of 2012.
Read more about this topic: Philip Harris, Baron Harris Of Peckham
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