Flat Jockeys’ Championship – Top Performers & Their Major Wins

1. Oisin Murphy (44 wins, 25% strike rate)

• Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) at Newbury – secured a standout win amid a red‑hot run aboard Lead Artist
• Holds four Champion Jockey titles (2019, 2020, 2021, regained in 2024)
• Has three winners so far this week at Royal Ascot aboard Miss Information, Arabian Story and Never So Brave.

2. William Buick (29 wins, 27% strike rate)

• Ascot Gold Cup aboard Trawlerman – front‑running victory in searing heat at Royal Ascot 2025 yesterday
• Prince of Wales’s Stakes on Ombudsman – Buick praised the horse’s blistering turn of foot earlier this week
• 1,000 Guineas (Desert Flower) – clinched the classic for Charlie Appleby, completing a Guineas double
• Multiple Group 1 wins across Britain and internationally, including recent triumphs in the Sussex Stakes, July Cup, and Dewhurst

3. Rossa Ryan (25 wins)

• Landed biggest win of his career in the Prix de ”Arc de Triomphe aboard Bluestocking last autumn

4. Billy Loughnane (24 wins)

• Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 2024 aboard 80/1 outsider Rashabar

5. Hollie Doyle (16 wins, mid‑pack)

• Reached 1,023 career wins, becoming Britain’s most successful female jockey

What Their Big Wins Mean for the Championship Race

Murphy’s strategy: Oisin Murphy continues to balance volume and quality, aggressively chasing rides across the country. Known for his tireless work ethic and willingness to travel for winners, his 44 wins so far show he’s focused on reclaiming and defending the title by sheer output as much as headline victories. He often teams up with top RaceShare trainer Andrew Balding,including for two of those Royal Ascot wins this week so far.

Buick’s class: Recent ascendancy across Classics and staying races underpins his challenge. Ascot Gold Cup and Guineas double show his versatility

Loughnane’s momentum: Jumps from apprentice star to top‑tier contender with flashy wins in Group 2, plus winter dominance.

Doyle’s milestones: Record-breaking career, strong Group results, and relentless drive to challenge her weighing room colleagues.

Early Take & Looking Ahead
With the Flat season in full swing, Murphy vs Buick holds centre stage, while Loughnane’s aerial rise and Doyle’s historic push will be inspiring storylines.

Upcoming major fixtures: York Ebor, Goodwood Festival, Prix de l'Arc trials—the next big test.

Calendar & Championship Timeframes

Category - Period

Flat Jockeys - 3 May – ~18 October 2025
Annual Flat - 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2025
Jump Jockeys - May 2025 – 25 April 2026
All‑Weather Championship - Winter season (Season 7)