Championships
Jockeys', Trainers' & Owners' Championships
Throughout the year the professional jockeys, trainers and the owners of their horses all compete for their own respective Championships.
Keep up to date with the latest moves via the tables here!
Jockeys' Championships
The British Jockeys' Championship titles are awarded to the jockey or jockeys that have ridden the most winners during a set period. The Championships are all contested over differing time periods, with the winners each crowned separately. This year's dates are:
Flat Jockeys: 2nd May - 17th October, 2026
Jump Jockeys: 4th May, 2026 - 24th April, 2027
Annual Flat Jockeys: 1st January - 31st December
Jockey Championship data updates every 30 minutes between 11:00 and 23:00.
Trainers' Championship
The respective Trainers' Championships are judged on total prize money earned over a set period of time in the Flat and Jump Seasons. This year's dates are:
Flat Trainers: 1st January - 31st December
Jump Trainers: 26th April, 2026 - 24th April, 2027
Trainers Championship data updates by 10:30am each day.
Owners' Championship
The Owners' Championship is decided on the total prize money won by each ownership entity (either sole/partnership or syndicate) throughout the respective Flat and Jump seasons. This year's dates are:
Flat Owners: 2nd May - 17th October 2026
Jump Owners: 4th May, 2026 - 24th April, 2027
Owners Championship data updates by 10:30am each day.
Past Champions
Find out more about the Champions that defined racing in Britain through the generations.
Each and every past champion jockey has etched their name into the rich history of British racing.
Meet The Jockeys
Britain has long been known as a centre of excellence for both Jump and Flat Jockeys and the current crop are continuing that remarkable trend.
From Sean Bowen to Hollie Doyle, click below to get to know the stars of the weighing room!
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