Jockey Profiles

Who is Zac Purton's biggest rival? What is Ryan Moore's greatest strength? Our horse racing experts analyse the origins, rise and skillset of the world's most successful riders.

  • Damian Lane AUS ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
  • AGE 30 years
  • First G1 win Trust In A Gust (2014 Rupert Clarke Stakes)
  • best horse Lys Gracieux
  • From humble beginnings, Australian jockey Damian Lane has emerged as one of the world’s most sought after riding talents.

  • Frankie Dettori ITA ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
  • AGE 54 years
  • First G1 win Markofdistinction (1990 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes)
  • best horse Dubai Millenium
  • A uniquely charismatic performer on the racecourses of the world for almost four decades, Italian superstar Lanfranco ‘Frankie’ Dettori is one of horse racing’s few truly transcendent figures.

  • Hollie Doyle GB ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • AGE 28 years
  • First G1 win Glen Shiel (2020 Champions Sprint)
  • best horse Trueshan
  • Record-breaking lightweight Hollie Doyle has carved out a significant global reputation by competing with distinction in multiple jurisdictions.

  • Hugh Bowman HK ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
  • AGE 44 years
  • First G1 win Defier (2004 Doomben Cup)
  • best horse Winx
  • A true horseman with an ‘ice cool’ demeanour in and out of the saddle, Australian star Hugh Bowman is something of a throwback when it comes to the world’s best jockeys.

  • Joao Moreira BRA ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
  • AGE 41 years
  • First G1 win Eu Tambem (2006 Derby Argentino)
  • best horse ABLE FRIEND
  • Known as ‘Magic Man’, Joao Moreira’s unique riding skillset has seen the Brazilian superstar make his mark all across the globe.

  • Ryan Moore GB ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • AGE 41 years
  • First G1 win Notnowcato (2006 Juddmonte International)
  • best horse City Of Troy
  • Ryan Moore’s ability to absorb the pressure of the big stage has seen Ballydoyle’s long-serving number one deliver Group 1 results with metronomic consistency.

  • Ryusei Sakai JPN ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
  • AGE 27 years
  • First G1 win Stunning Rose (2022 Shuka Sho)
  • best horse Lemon Pop
  • Ryusei Sakai’s performances on the international stage have cast a broader spotlight upon one of Japan’s brightest young riding talents.

  • William Buick GB ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • AGE 44 years
  • First G1 win Lahaleeb (2009 E.P. Taylor Stakes)
  • best horse Rebel's Romance
  • William Buick may be a two-time champion of Britain, but the Norwegian-born jockey will forever hold a special place in the collective heart of Hong Kong fans.

  • Yuga Kawada JPN ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
  • AGE 39 years
  • First G1 win Captain Thule (2008 Satsuki Sho)
  • best horse Liberty Island
  • Yuga Kawada hails from a long line of jockeys, a ‘destiny’ that carried the Japanese superstar to the 2022 JRA title.

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