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Jason Hart (jockey)
Jason Hart is a Group 1-winning jockey, whose biggest successes to date have come with the multiple Group race winning sprinter Highfield Princess. He was Champion Apprentice in 2013 and rode his first Royal Ascot winner in 2021. Career Apprentice Hart was born in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. His grandfather, Derek Campbell, had been a jump jockey. He started his career competing in pony racing, before moving south at age 15 to join Mark Johnston's stable after e-mailing them asking if he could ride out for them. Hart referred to the stable as a "great place to learn". As a youngster, he played a lot of rugby, getting to the equivalent of county level, but he opted to stay in Scotland to go pony racing instead of going on tour to Wales with his club Hawick Albion. Johnston gave him his first ride on Elusive Fame at Southwell in February 2011. He finished second, beaten a quarter of a length. He then transferred to a different trainer, Declan Carroll, who provided hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jockey
A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word "jockey" originated from England and was used to describe the individual who rode horses in racing. They must be light, typically around a weight of 100-120 lb., and physically fit. They are typically self-employed and are paid a small fee from the horse trainer and a percentage of the horse's winnings. Jockeys are mainly male, though there are some well-known female jockeys too. The job has a very high risk of debilitating or life-threatening injuries. Etymology The word is by origin a diminutive of ''jock'', the Northern English or Scots colloquial equivalent of the first name ''John'', which is also used generically for "boy" or "fellow" (compare ''Jack'', ''Dick''), at least since 1529. A familiar instance of the use of the word as a name is in "Jockey of Norfolk" in Shakespeare's ''Richard III''. v. 3, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Fairley
Greg Fairley is a former Group races, Group 1-winning Scottish jockey, who was British flat racing Champion Apprentice in 2007. He began riding on the low-level "flapping" circuit in the Scottish Borders, where his father Andrew had ridden more than 600 winners. From there, he joined the Mark Johnston (racehorse trainer), Mark Johnston stable in Middleham, Yorkshire in 2004, and his parents moved with him. He had been at school with Keith Dalgleish and it was he who helped him to settle in and establish himself. He became Champion Apprentice in 2007 with 65 winners, beating Liam Jones and William Buick in the process. In 2009, his yearly tally reached a personal high of 85 winners and the following year, he won his first Group 1 success on Lady Jane Digby in the Bayerisches Zuchtrennen the following year. Soon after, his career began to derail. First, a row between his mother (also his agent) and Johnston, led to him leaving the stable. As a result, he managed only 21 winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acomb Stakes
The Acomb Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at York over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August. The event is named after Acomb, an area of York located to the north-west of the racecourse. It was given Listed status in 1998, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2006. It is currently held on the opening day of the four-day Ebor Festival meeting. The leading horses from the Acomb Stakes sometimes go on to compete in Group 1 races, and certain participants have been successful in the following year's Classics. Records Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins): * Pat Eddery – ''Bellotto (1986), Torrey Canyon (1991), Concordial (1993), Options Open (1994)'' * Lester Piggott rode 6 winners of the race before 1986 - Royal Palace (1966), Dieudonne (1968), Billy Bremner (1971), Tanzor (1974),Padroug (1976) & Height of Fashion (1981) L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temple Stakes
The Temple Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May. The event was established in 1965, and it was originally held at Sandown Park. It was transferred to its present venue in 2008. The leading horses from the Temple Stakes often go on to compete in the King's Stand Stakes. The last to win both races in the same year was Profitable in 2016. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Mind Games – ''1995, 1996'' * Kingsgate Native - ''2010, 2013'' * Battaash - ''2018, 2019'' Leading jockey (4 wins): * Lester Piggott – ''Falcon (1967), Raffingora (1970), Shoolerville (1972), Fearless Lad (1983)'' * Walter Swinburn – ''Petorius (1984, dead-heat), Treasure Kay (1987), Dancing Dissident (1989), Elbio (1991)'' Leading trainer (5 wins): * Sir Michael Stoute – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molecomb Stakes
The Molecomb Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August. History The event is named after Molecomb, a house on the Goodwood Estate originally built by the 3rd Duke of Richmond for his sister Lady Sarah Lennox. The race was established in 1829, and the inaugural running was won by Convert. The Molecomb Stakes was originally open to two-year-olds of either gender, but it was restricted to fillies in 1932. It was reopened to colts and geldings in 1981. The race is currently held on the second day of the five-day Glorious Goodwood meeting. Records Leading jockey (8 wins): * Lester Piggott – ''Abelia (1957), Smooth (1966), Flying Legs (1968), Lady Rowley (1974), Hayloft (1975), Marwell (1980), Prowess Prince (1981), Precocious (1983)'' Leading trainer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Stakes
The Dragon Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged two years only. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 5 furlongs and 10 yards (1,015 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July. The race was first run in 1992. The best winner of the race has probably been Hoh Magic, who went on to win the Prix Morny. Records Leading jockey (4 wins): * Richard Quinn – ''Bodyguard (1997), Vita Spericolata (1999), Berk The Jerk (2001), Bella Tusa (2002)'' Leading trainer (3 wins): * Richard Hannon Sr. – ''Sarson (1998), Zavone (2005), Zebedee (2010)'' Winners See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British flat horse races References *Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surrey Stakes
The Surrey Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years only. It is run at Epsom over a distance of 7 furlongs and 3 yards (1,411 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June. The race was first run in 1995, as the ''Vodacom Conditions Stakes''. It was given its current name and awarded Listed status in 1998. Records Leading jockey (2 wins): * Frankie Dettori – ''Iguazu Falls (2008), Shakespearean (2010)'' *Pat Eddery – ''Volontiers (1998), Jentzen (2001)'' * Kieren Fallon – ''Nicobar (2000), Rimrod (2003) *Jimmy Fortune – ''Racer Forever (2006), Smuggler's Moon (2016)'' * Richard Hughes – ''Cybinka (1999), Producer (2012)'' * Ryan Moore – ''Galeota (2005), Well Acquainted (2013)'' * Silvestre de Sousa – ''Solomon's Bay (2017), Lake Volta (2018)'' Leading trainer (4 wins): * Richard Hannon Sr. – ''Cybinka (1999), Jentzen (2001), Galeota (2005), P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of York Stakes
The City of York Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August. It is currently held on the final day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. The race was upgraded to Group 3 level from the 2016 running, having previously been a run as a Listed race. It was upgraded to Group 2 level from the 2019 running. Winners since 1988 See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British flat horse races References * Paris-Turf: **, , * Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average daily circulation of 6 ...: **, , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Of Gaunt Stakes
The John of Gaunt Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 7 furlongs and 37 yards (1,442 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June. The event is named after John of Gaunt, the 1st Duke of Lancaster, who lived in the 14th century. It was formerly open to horses aged three or older, and it used to be classed at Listed level. The minimum age was raised to four in 1998, and the race was promoted to Group 3 status in 2008. The race was sponsored by the Timeform organisation from 2009 to 2016 and was run as the Timeform Jury Stakes. Records Most successful horse since 1976 (2 wins): * Warningford – ''1999, 2002'' * Main Aim – ''2009, 2010'' Leading jockey since 1986 (3 wins): * Ryan Moore – ''Major Cadeaux (2008), Main Aim (2009, 2010)'' Leading trainer since 1986 (4 wins): * John Gosden – ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Trophy
The Spring Trophy is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 6 furlongs and 212 yards (), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May. Winners since 1988 See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British flat horse races Notes References * Paris-Turf: **, , *Racing Post ''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting publisher which is published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average daily circulation of 6 ...: **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , , , , , , **, , , , {{Racing Post, 808774, 2022, 05, 08, 23 ---- Open mile category horse races Haydock Park Racecourse Flat races in Great Britain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achilles Stakes
The Achilles Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June. The race was first run in 1995, at Kempton Park (the planned inaugural running in 1994 was abandoned). The race was run at Goodwood in 2005 and 2006 before returning to Kempton Park which was by now an all-weather track. The race was transferred to its current location in 2009. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Boogie Street – ''2004, 2005'' Leading jockey (3 wins): * Richard Hughes – ''Boogie Street (2004), Boogie Street (2005), Dazed And Amazed (2007)'' Leading trainer (4 wins): * Richard Hannon Sr. – ''Brave Edge (1996), Boogie Street (2004), Boogie Street (2005), Dazed And Amazed (2007)'' Winners See also * Horse racing in Great Britain * List of British f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Stakes
The Summer Stakes is a Group races, Group 3 Flat racing, flat Horse racing, horse race in Great Britain open to Filly, fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at York Racecourse, York over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July. The event was established in 1996, and it was initially classed at Listed level. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2003. The Summer Stakes is held on the opening day of York's two-day John Smith's Cup meeting. Records Most successful horse (3 wins): * Ladies are Forever - ''2011, 2013, 2014'' Leading jockey (2 wins): * Stephen Carson (jockey), Stephen Carson – ''Palace Affair (2001, 2002)'' * Paul Hanagan - ''Rose Blossom (2010), Royal Intervention (2019)'' * Silvestre De Sousa - ''Ladies are Forever (2011), Flotus (2022) '' Leading Horse trainer, trainer (3 wins): * Geoff Oldroyd - ''Ladies are Forever (2011, 2013, 2014)'' Winners See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
