Much-loved Clarkson's Farm star fronts syndicate with racehorse named The Mullet

Gerald Cooper, the much-loved farmhand from popular TV series Clarkson’s Farm, is fronting a racehorse syndicate.

The 74-year-old is joining forces with Old Gold Racing, , to launch a syndicate which will help raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Cooper's traditional skillset, including dry stonewalling, and his sometimes impenetrable Cotswold accent have made him one of the Amazon Prime show’s cult characters.

He received a heartfelt outpouring of support from fans after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis on the show.

He will now enter the of affordable racehorse ownership with bay gelding The Mullet, set to be trained in the Cotswolds by Charlie Longsdon, with whom there’s a family connection to Cooper.

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The partnership between Old Gold Racing and Prostate Cancer UK will provide the charity with a substantial annual donation, which will be £28,500 if all 3,000 shares are taken up.

Shares are for sale for £60 each for a 14-month term with shareholders having the option to donate any of The Mullet’s prize-money earnings to the charity.

Speaking about his cancer diagnosis, Cooper said: "It was a shock, but everyone has really supported me. The charity [Prostate Cancer UK] were great, I made it through and am now cancer-free.

“I wanted to do something [for a good cause] and I’ve known Charlie and Sophie [Longsdon] for years.

"I met the Old Gold people because of Jeremy [Clarkson] and this felt like a good thing to do. I’m really excited about what’s ahead with The Mullet."

Longsdon said: “Having known Gerald a long time, it’s great to have him on board with our team. Sophie has known Gerald all her life as he used to work for her father, and so that’s the main reason why The Mullet has come about.

“The Mullet is a horse who’s eager to please at home and loves to learn. He has a great way of going and has an exciting future.

“Prostate cancer is a cause close to Gerald’s heart and it’s brilliant to be raising money for this great charity, while hopefully having a lot of fun along the way.”

The silks which The Mullet will race in have been specially created to reflect the Prostate Cancer UK corporate colours – light blue body with black seams and contrasting sleeves with a white cap.

The horse is set to hit the racecourse in the spring of next year.