The first day of the Investec Derby Festival takes place on 3 June 2017 and you’re probably just as excited as we are. But how’s your flat racing knowledge? Do you know which jockey’s to look out for? If you’re knowledge is a little thin on the ground then don’t worry, we’ve put together some handy facts on last year’s top five jockeys.
Every year flat racing jockey’s compete to become the Champion Jockey; the person who has ridden the most winning horses for that season.The 2017 season will be determined by the number of winners of both Flat and All Weather races taking place between 6 May and 14 October. There are currently 450 professional jockeys licensed in Great Britain as well as 300 amateur riders. Prize money for the Championship’s winning jockey was introduced in 2015 and stands at £25,000. The first record was published in 1846 and sponsorship was introduced in 2009; the current Championship is sponsored by Stobart Group.
Below are last year’s top five flat jockeys. If you want to know whether they’ll be racing at the Investec Derby Festival this year, then stay tuned. The final declarations for the race will be announced on 1 June and the jockeys will be revealed. For more information click here.
1.Jim Crowley
Age: 38
Career Rides: 12,055
Career Wins: 1,548
2016 Wins: 148
2016 Rides: 759
Prize Money: £1,420,905.72
Epsom Derby 2016 result: 7th place
2. Silvestre De Sousa
Age: 36
Career Rides: 7,479
Career Wins: 1,207
2016 Wins: 132
2016 Rides: 759
Prize Money: £1,652,780.26
Investec Derby 2016 result: 6th place
3. Andrea Atzeni
Age: 26
Career Rides: 4,851
Career Wins: 692
2016 Wins: 88
2016 Rides: 477
Prize Money: £3,019,733.33
Investec Derby 2016 result: 12th place
4. James Doyle
Age: 28
Career Rides: 6,752
Career Wins: 844
2016 Wins: 87
2016 Rides: 463
Prize Money: £2,022,652.09
Investec Derby 2016 result: Didn’t race.
5. Luke Morris Age: 28
Career Rides: 11,957
Career Wins: 1,286
2016 Wins: 84
2016 Rides: 756
Prize Money: £1,063,971.63
Investec Derby 2016 result: Didn’t race.
Below shows the top 10 jockeys for 2016.
