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# Jockey

UK National Hunt and Flat Racing Jockeys

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- [Peter Scudamore](https://jockey.org.uk/peter-scudamore/) - Born in Herefordshire on June 13, 1958, Peter Scudamore is the son of Michael Scudamore, who won the Grand National on Oxo, trained by Willie Stephenson, in 1959. Nowadays, he is best known as partner and assistant trainer of Lucinda Russell at Arlary House Stables in Milnathort, Kinross but, prior to his retirement from the
- [Paul Townend](https://jockey.org.uk/paul-townend/) - Born in Midleton, County Cork on September 15, 1990, Paul Townend has been attached to the yard of Willie Mullins in Closutton, Muine Bheag, County Carlow since he was 15 years old. He rode his first winner, of any description, The Chip Chopman, trained by Seamus O'Donnell, in an apprentice handicap on the Flat at
- [Mark Walsh](https://jockey.org.uk/mark-walsh/) - Born in Clare, County Kildare on March 23, 1986, Mark Walsh joined Curragh trainer as a 15-year-old and rode his first winner, Shrug, trained by Marcus Callaghan, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown on September 29, 2002. He rode his first Grade 1 winner, Defy Logic, trained by Paul Nolan, in a novice chase at
- [John Francome](https://jockey.org.uk/john-francome/) - Born in Swindon, Wiltshire on December 13, 1952, to a family with no connection to horse racing, John Francome was already an accomplished showjumper – he had, in fact, won the Young Riders' Championship of Great Britain at Hickstead – before joining legendary National Hunt trainer Fred Winter, at Uplands Stables in Upper Lambourn, Berkshire,
- [Notable entries for the Group 1s at Royal Ascot](https://jockey.org.uk/notable-entries-for-the-group-1s-at-royal-ascot/) - Royal Ascot is the pinnacle of the Flat season, and this year's renewal is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory. With high-class performers from Europe, Australia and beyond targeting the prestigious Group 1s, punters looking for a horse racing bet will have plenty to weigh up across the five
- [Ryan Moore](https://jockey.org.uk/ryan-moore/) - Born in Brighton, East Sussex on September 18, 1983, Ryan Moore is the eldest son of trainer Gary Moore who, since 2024 has held a joint-licence with his youngest son, Josh, at Cisswood Racing Stables in Lower Beeding, West Sussex. He rode his first winner, of any description, Mersey Beat, trained by his father, in
- [Tom Marquand](https://jockey.org.uk/tom-marquand/) - Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on March 30, 1998, Tom Marquand took the advice of his father-in-law-to-be, Mark Doyle, to become apprenticed to Richard Hannon, rather than Andrew Balding, after leaving school at the age of 16. He rode his first winner, Mecado, trained by Hannon, in a selling stakes race at Kempton on December 17,
- [Tony McCoy](https://jockey.org.uk/tony-mccoy/) - To anyone with even a passing interest in horse racing, Tony McCoy, or Sir Anthony Peter McCoy, to give him his full title, surely requires little or no introduction. McCoy retired on April 25, 2015, having ridden 4,348 National Hunt winners in Britain and Ireland, making him far and away the most prolific jump jockey
- [Pat Eddery](https://jockey.org.uk/pat-eddery/) - Born on March 18, 1952 in Newbridge, County Kildare, Patrick 'Pat' Eddery rode 4,632 winners on British soil, more than any other Flat jockey bar Sir Gordon Richards, who rode 4,870. Originally apprenticed to Seamus McGrath in County Dublin, in 1967 he crossed the Irish Sea to join Herbert 'Frenchie' Nicholson in Cheltenham, Gloucester and,
- [Richard Johnson](https://jockey.org.uk/richard-johnson/) - Born in Hereford on July 21, 1977, Richard Johnson rode his first winner under Rules, Rusty Bridge, owned and trained by his parents, Keith and Sue Johnson, in a hunters' chase at Hereford on April 30, 1994. As conditional jockey to David 'The Duke' Nicholson, he won the conditional jockeys' title in 1995/96 and, as
- [Ruby Walsh](https://jockey.org.uk/ruby-walsh/) - Born in Kill, County Kildare on May 14, 1979, Rupert 'Ruby' Walsh is the eldest son of trainer and former leading amateur jockey Ted Walsh. He rode his first winner, Siren Song, trained by his father, in a 'bumper' at Gowran Park on July 15, 1995 and his last, Kemboy, trained by Willie Mullins, in
- [Lester Piggott](https://jockey.org.uk/lester-piggott/) - Born in Wantage, Berkshire on November 5, 1935, Lester Piggott became apprenticed to his father, Keith, and rode his first winner, The Chase, at Haydock on August 18, 1948, when still only 12 years old. Indeed, he was still only 14 when he rode out his claim on Zina at Brighton on September 20, 1950.
- [Kieren Fallon](https://jockey.org.uk/kieren-fallon/) - Born in Crusheen, County Clare on February 22, 1965, Kieren Fallon retired from race riding, aged 51, in July suffering from what Dr. Adrian McGoldrick, chief medical officer for the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) described as "quite profound depression". At the time of his retirement, Fallon had ridden 2,578 winners in Britain alone, including
- [Joe Fanning](https://jockey.org.uk/joe-fanning/) - Born in Dublin, Ireland on on September 24, 1970, Joseph ‘Joe’ Fanning graduated from Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE) at the Curragh, Co. Kildare, and rode his first winner on British soil, Holdenby, trained by the late Tommy 'Squeak' Fairhurst, in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield on November 14, 1989. However, his career
- [Jack Tudor](https://jockey.org.uk/jack-tudor/) - Winner of the Men's Novice Rider award at the National Point-to-Point Championships in 2018/19, Jack Tudor rode his first winner under Rules, Uno Mas, trained by Christian Williams, in an amateur riders' novices' handicap hurdle at Fakenham on November 20, 2018. The following August he became conditional jockey to Williams, who is based in Ogmore-by-Sea
- [Hollie Doyle](https://jockey.org.uk/hollie-doyle/) - At the time of writing, Hollie Doyle faces a spell on the sidelines, not for the first time in her career, after suffering a serious leg injury when her mount, Vault Of Heaven, trained by Kevin Frost, went wrong before halfway in a sprint handicap at Bath on May 22, 2026. Back in 2017, but
- [Frankie Dettori](https://jockey.org.uk/frankie-dettori/) - Born in Milan, Italy on December 15, 1970, Lanfranco 'Frankie' Dettori is the son of 13-time Italian champion jockey Gianfranco Dettori. Dettori Jnr. rode his first winner, Rif, at Turin, Italy on November 16, 1986 and his last, Bet You Can, at Gavea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 1, 2026. Following the latter, he
- [Derek Fox](https://jockey.org.uk/derek-fox/) - Born in Sligo, Ireland on May 14, 1992, Derek Fox began pony racing as a child before obtaining an amateur jockey licence, as a 16-year-old, and progressing to riding in point-to-points. He rode his first winner under Rules, Mighty Whitey, trained by Noel Kelly, in a 'bumper' at Sligo on May 19, 2010. He subsequently
- [Charlie Deutsch](https://jockey.org.uk/charlie-deutsch/) - Born in Chipping Camden, Gloucestershire, Charlie Deutsch is the son of former point-to-point jockey and trainer John Deutsch. A graduate from the field of pony racing, Deutsch Jnr. joined Charlie Longsdon, in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, straight from school and rode his first winner under Rules, Fitandproperjob, trained by Anthony Middleton, in a handicap hurdle at
- [Sean Bowen](https://jockey.org.uk/sean-bowen/) - Stable jockey to Olly Murphy in Wilmcote, Warwickshire, Sean Bowen has proved a force majeure in National Hunt racing in recent seasons. He was arguably unlucky not to lift the jump jockeys' title in Britain for the first time in 2023/24, eventually finishing second behind Harry Cobden after being sidelined for six weeks as the
- [Tristan Durrell](https://jockey.org.uk/tristan-durrell/) - A graduate from the field of pony racing, Tristan Durrell joined Dan Skelton in Shelfield Green, near Alcester, Warwickshire straight from school, as a 15-year-old, as a regular stable lad, without the promise of any rides. However, he began riding point-to-pointers trained by Nick Pearce at nearby Alne Park Stud and gradually progressed through the
- [Tom Bellamy](https://jockey.org.uk/tom-bellamy/) - Born on September 22, 1994 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Tom Bellamy is the elder son of former National Hunt jockey Robert Bellamy. He rode his first winner, Ponchatrain, trained by Martin Keighley, in an amateur riders' handicap chase at Sedgefield on May 10, 2011. Bellamy enjoyed early success on Swing Bill, trained by David Pipe, in
- [Paul Mulrennan](https://jockey.org.uk/paul-mulrennan/) - Born on April 22, 1982, in Ealing, West London, Paul Mulrennan graduated from the British Racing School in Newmarket before joining Brian Meehan in Lambourn, Berkshire, briefly, and heading north to become apprenticed to Patrick Haslam in Middleham Moor, North Yorkshire. He rode his first winner, Perchancer, trained by Haslam, in an apprentice handicap at
- [Paul O'Brien](https://jockey.org.uk/paul-obrien/) - Born on October 15, 1991 in County Cork, Ireland, Paul O'Brien rode in point-to-points in his native country for a few years before moving across the Irish Sea to become conditional jockey to Donald McCain, in Cholmondeley, Cheshire, in February 2012. He rode his first winner under Rules, Mulligan's Man, trained by McCain, in a
- [Luke Morris](https://jockey.org.uk/luke-morris/) - Born on October 20, 1988, Luke Morris hails from Blewbury, near Didcot, South Oxfordshire, but moved to Newmarket when he was seven and started riding out for Michael Bell when he was 12. He subsequently graduated from the British Racing School and became apprenticed to Bell, riding his first winner, Caerphilly Gal, trained by Patrick
- [David Egan](https://jockey.org.uk/david-egan/) - Born on June 19, 1999 in Kildare, Ireland, David Egan is the son of jockey John Egan and trainer Sandra Hughes, the grandson of trainer Dessie Hughes and the nephew of jockey Richard Hughes. He grew up in his native land, where he competed in pony racing from an early age and rode out for
- [Clifford Lee](https://jockey.org.uk/clifford-lee/) - Born on February 11, 1996 in Sidcup, Kent, Clifford Lee attended the British Racing School in Newmarket before becoming apprenticed to local trainer Ed Walker. He took his first ride on Duke Of Destiny, trained by Walker, in a handicap at Nottingham on April 29, 2014 and rode his first winner, Persona Grata, also trained
- [Ciaran Gethings](https://jockey.org.uk/ciaran-gethings/) - Born on December 15, 1994 in County Wicklow, Ireland, Ciaran Gethings owed his start in racing to local trainer Philip Rothwell, based in Tinahely, who bought him a pony on which to learn to ride as a 10-year-old and for whom he subsequently rode out regularly after school and during school holidays. Gethings left school
- [Caoilin Quinn](https://jockey.org.uk/caoilin-quinn/) - Born in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, Caoilin Quinn started pony racing while still at primary school and during secondary school rode out for local trainer Brian Hamilton, in nearby Ballynoe, at weekends and during school holidays. On leaving school, he joined Warren Greatrex in Upper Lambourn, Berkshire as an a amateur rider and duly
- [Callum Rodriguez](https://jockey.org.uk/callum-rodriguez/) - Born in Newcastle on May 4, 1997, Callum Rodriguez attended the National Horseracing College in Doncaster before becoming apprenticed to Richard Ford in Garstang, Lancashire. He took his first ride on Mount Cheiron, trained by Ford, in an apprentice handicap at Lingfield on March 4, 2015 and rode his first winner, Insolenceofsilence, likewise trained by
- [Brendan Powell](https://jockey.org.uk/brendan-powell/) - Born on January 26, 1995 in Swindon, Wiltshire, Brendan Powell is the son of the Grand National-winning jockey of the same name. In his early teens, he spent two summers with his godfather, Adrian Maguire, in Lombardstown, County Cork, where he competed in pony racing at weekends. He described pony racing as "great preparation" for
- [William Buick](https://jockey.org.uk/william-buick/) - Born on July 22, 1988 in Oslo, Norway, William Buick is the son of Walter Buick, who was Scandinavian Champion Jockey on eight occasions. On leaving school, Buick Jnr. became apprenticed to Andrew Balding at Park House Stables, Kingsclere and rode his first winner, Bank On Benny, trained by Paul D'Arcy, in an apprentice handicap
- [Sam Twiston-Davies](https://jockey.org.uk/sam-twiston-davies/) - Born on October 15, 1992 in Naunton, Gloucestershire, Sam Twiston-Davies is the elder son of trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, who, since the start of the 2025/26 National Hunt season, has held a joint licence with his younger son, William. He took his first ride under Rules on On Spec, trained by his father, in an amateur
- [Jonathan Burke](https://jockey.org.uk/jonathan-burke/) - Born Glengoura, Curraglass, County Cork on December 23, 1995, Jonathan Burke is the son of Mallow trainer Liam Burke. He began his riding career as a 16-year-old amateur, opening his account on Trendy Gift, owned and trained by his father, in a National Hunt Flat Race at Cork on April 9, 2012. Two years later,
- [Jason Hart](https://jockey.org.uk/jason-hart/) - Born in Hawick, in the Scottish Borders, on September 28, 1994, Jason Hart began riding out for Mark Johnston in Middleham, North Yorkshire as a 15-year-old, having previously competed in pony racing. He took his first ever ride on Elusive Fame, trained by Johnston, in a handicap at Southwell on February 1, 2011. Elusive Fame
- [Hector Crouch](https://jockey.org.uk/hector-crouch/) - Born on August 3, 1996, Hector Crouch was raised near Pulborough, West Sussex. He started riding out at a local pre-training yard, which looked after horses for Lower Beeding trainer Gary Moore, at weekends and during school holidays, before becoming apprenticed to Moore when he left school. Crouch rode his first winner, Whinging Willie, trained
- [Harry Cobden](https://jockey.org.uk/harry-cobden/) - Born in Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset on November 5, 1998, Harry Cobden excelled at pony racing before graduating to point-to-points, winning the novice men's title in that sphere in 2014/15. He rode his first winner under Rules, El Mondo, trained by Rachael Honeyball (née Green), in a hunters' chase at Leicester on March 6, 2015. After two
- [David Allan](https://jockey.org.uk/david-allan/) - David Allan was born in Irvine, North Ayrshire on July 11, 1982, but raised in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. Prior to attending the National Horseracing College in Doncaster, he had no experience of horses, but nonetheless successfully completed a 12-week foundation course in 1999. Of his time at the College, Allan later reflected, "I’d never sat
- [Danny McMenamin](https://jockey.org.uk/danny-mcmenamin/) - Born in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland on June 5, 2000, Danny McMenamin began his riding career with local point-to-point trainer Brian Hamilton, before honing his riding skills under the tutelage of Ger Lyons in Dunsany, County Meath during the summer of 2017. Of the latter spell, he said, "It really helped with my style
- [Daniel Tudhope](https://jockey.org.uk/daniel-tudhope/) - Born in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland on December 1, 1985, Daniel Tudhope left school at 16 and, following careers guidance, attended, and graduated from, Northern Racing College (now the National Horseracing College) in Doncaster. He subsequently became apprenticed to Declan Carroll in Malton, North Yorkshire and rode his first 'winner' of any description, Doitupto You
- [Ben Jones](https://jockey.org.uk/ben-jones/) - Born in Carmarthen, South West Wales on November 16, 1999, Ben Jones caught the racing bug when he started riding out for a local trainer Paul Hamer while enrolled at Hereford School of Farriery. As a 17-year-old, he joined Philip Hobbs in Bilbook, near Minehead, Somerset, initially as an amateur riding, with no little success,
- [Rossa Ryan](https://jockey.org.uk/rossa-ryan/) - Born in Ballinderry, near Tuam, County Galway, on July 3, 2000, Rossa Ryan is the son of former National Hunt trainer David Ryan. Prolific on the pony racing circuit in his native land, Ryan rode his first winner under Rules, Solar Heat, trained by Dot Love, in an apprentice handicap at Dundalk on December 9,
- [Oisin Murphy](https://jockey.org.uk/oisin-murphy/) - Born in Killarney, County Kerry on September 6, 1995, Oisin Murphy is the nephew of Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National winning jockey Jim Culloty. A graduate of the pony racing circuit, he became apprenticed to Andrew Balding in Kingsclere, Hampshire in late 2012 and rode his first winner, Imperial Glance, trained by Balding, in
- [James Bowen](https://jockey.org.uk/james-bowen/) - Born on March 12, 2001 in Little Newcastle, Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, James Bowen is the youngest son of former trainer Peter Bowen and his wife, Karen, and the brother of Mickey and Sean Bowen. Formerly a point-to-point trainer, eldest brother Mickey held a joint licence with his father in 2024, before taking over as
- [Harry Skelton](https://jockey.org.uk/harry-skelton/) - Born in Warwickshire on September 20, 1989, Harry Skelton is the son of Olympic showjumper Nick Skelton and the younger brother of Dan Skelton, a hugely successful National Hunt trainer based at Alcester, Warwickshire, to whom he is nowadays stable jockey. Having previously ridden out for Reg Hollinshead, Harry Skelton joined Richard Hannon straight from
- [Gavin Sheehan](https://jockey.org.uk/gavin-sheehan/) - Born in Dunmanway, County Cork on June 23, 1992, Gavin Sheehan began his riding career on the pony racing circuit in his early teens before graduating to become amateur rider to Michael Hourigan in Patrickswell, County Limerick. He subsequently became conditional jockey to John Joseph Murphy in Upton, County Cork, for whom he would ride
- [Cieren Fallon](https://jockey.org.uk/cieren-fallon/) - Born in Cambridge on June 17, 1999, Cieren Fallon is, of course, the son of six-time British Champion Jockey Kieren Fallon, who rode 2,253 winners before his retirement from the saddle in July 2016. Fallon Jnr. took his first ride on Rhigolter Rose, trained by William Haggas, in an apprentice handicap at Thirsk on August
- [Brian Hughes](https://jockey.org.uk/brian-hughes/) - Born in Newtownhamilton, County Armagh, Northern Ireland on June 27, 1985, Brian Hughes graduated from the Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE) in County Kildare and rode his first winner on the Flat, as a 7lb claimer, aboard Perugino Lady, trained by Kevin Prendergast, in an apprentice handicap at Downpatrick on October 9, 2002.
- [Billy Loughnane](https://jockey.org.uk/billy-loughnane/) - Born in County Tipperary on March 2, 2006, Billy Loughnane is the son of Daniel Mark Loughnane, better known as Mark, a predominantly Flat trainer based at Rock Farm, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Nicknamed 'Billy The Kid', Loughnane took his first ride under Rules on Starfighter, trained by his father, in a mile-and-a-quarter handicap at Newcastle
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- [](https://jockey.org.uk/) - Horse Racing is a sport that's steeped in tradition, with records for unmissable races such as the Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup heading back not just decades but a century and more. Winners of these events go down in history and become part and parcel of this unique spectacle. Who doesn't recognise horses such
- [Jockeys List](https://jockey.org.uk/jockeys-list/) - Below is our growing list of jockey biographies to provide firm lay of the land of UK and Irish jockeys, both over the jumps and on the flat. We regularly add to the list, aiming to make in up-to-date and comprehensive. Flat Jockeys National Hunt / Jump Jockeys Tom Marquand Tony McCoy Ryan Moore
- [Famous Jockeys](https://jockey.org.uk/famous-jockeys/) - Below is our curated list of famous UK and Irish jockeys, who have made it big in the sport of racing. This includes both national hunt and flat jockeys, some retired and others very much still at the top of their game! Jockey Discipline Frankie Dettori Flat Ryan Moore Flat Oisin Murphy Flat William Buick
- [Champion Jockey by Year](https://jockey.org.uk/champion-jockey-by-year/) - Year Flat Champion Jockey Jump Champion Jockey 2026 TBD Sean Bowen 2025 Oisin Murphy Sean Bowen 2024 Oisin Murphy Harry Cobden 2023 William Buick Brian Hughes 2022 William Buick Brian Hughes 2021 Oisin Murphy Harry Skelton 2020 Oisin Murphy Brian Hughes 2019 Oisin Murphy Richard Johnson 2018 Silvestre de Sousa Richard Johnson 2017 Silvestre de
- [Net Worth](https://jockey.org.uk/jockeys-net-worth/) - Jockeys Sir AP McCoy (retired, National Hunt) — Estimated net worth: £23 million Frankie Dettori (active / semi-retired, Flat) — Estimated net worth: £15 million – £18 million (historical) Ryan Moore (active, Flat Jockey) — Estimated net worth: £13 million William Buick (active, Flat) — Estimated net worth: £10 million – £15 million (estimated) Oisin
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