When you watch horse racing, you may not often consider the people riding the noble steeds. However, jockeys are just as important as the animals themselves, and they […]
Frankie Dettori’s Dazzling Career: A Rider Built for The Big Stage
British flat racing fans have witnessed many sublime talents in the saddle over the years. In the post-1970 pattern-race era, Lester Piggott, Willie Carson, Pat Eddery, Kieren Fallon, […]
Death of Derby and Arc-Winning Rider: Geoff Lewis Passes Away at 89
Following the sad losses of Barry Hills, Edward O’Grady, Stan Hayhurst, and Bruce Raymond, the racing world has bid farewell to several legendary names in the summer of […]
The Ups and Downs of Oisin Murphy: Champion Jockey Charged with Drink Driving
On the racing front, at least, it is fair to say that 2025 has begun rather well for Oisin Murphy. British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021 and […]
Going Global: $15m Jockeys League Set For 2026 Launch
In an era when racing must strive to stand out from the crowd and attract a new, younger audience, the idea of a league competition has already been […]
How Jockeys Prepare for High-Stakes Races
Jockeys are not just people perched on fast horses. They are world-class athletes who do much, much more hard work than most of us ever even think of. […]
Flat Race Jockeys: Who Are the Best Flat Race Jockeys of All Time?
Flat racing, often described as the “purest” form of horse racing, demands a unique blend of courage, tactical genius, and physical finesse. Unlike jump racing, flat races are […]
Which Jockeys Have the Most Breeders Cup Victories?
This has been a stellar year in the world of horse racing. March’s Cheltenham Festival was as blockbuster as ever for a plethora of reasons. Willie Mullins’ Galopin […]
Dettori and O’Brien Team Up for US Assault
Now approaching the end of his first season in the USA, it’s fair to say Frankie Dettori has made a successful start. That will hardly come as a […]
