Past Champions

Past British Champion Jump Jockeys (1980-2026)

Jump racing in Britain has long been regarded as being the best in the world, therefore becoming Champion Jump Jockey requires immense skill, dedication and determination.

Each jockey listed below has claimed the prestigious title on one or more occasion and in the process, etched their name into the rich history of British racing forever more.

2024/25 - Sean Bowen

180 Wins

2023/24 - Harry Cobden

164 Wins

2022/23 - Brian Hughes

165 Wins

2021/22 - Brian Hughes

204 Wins

2020/21 - Harry Skelton

152 Wins

2019/20 - Brian Hughes

141 Wins

2018/19 - Richard Johnson

200 Wins

2017/18 - Richard Johnson

176 Wins

2016/17 - Richard Johnson

180 Wins

2015/16 - Richard Johnson

235 Wins

2014/15 - AP McCoy

231 Wins

2013/14 - AP McCoy

218 Wins

2012/13 - AP McCoy

185 Wins

2011/12 - AP McCoy

199 Wins

2010/11 - AP McCoy

218 Wins

2009/10 - AP McCoy

195 Wins

2008/09 - AP McCoy

186 Wins

2007/08 - AP McCoy

140 Wins

2006/07 - AP McCoy

184 Wins

2005/06 - AP McCoy

178 Wins

2004/05 - AP McCoy

200 Wins

2003/04 - AP McCoy

209 Wins

2002/03 - AP McCoy

258 Wins

2001/02 - AP McCoy

289 Wins

2000/01 - AP McCoy

191 Wins

1999/2000 - AP McCoy

245 Wins

1998/99 - AP McCoy

186 Wins

1997/98 - AP McCoy

253 Wins

1996/97 - AP McCoy

190 Wins

1995/96 - AP McCoy

175 Wins

1994/95 - Richard Dunwoody

160 Wins

1993/94 - Richard Dunwoody

197 Wins

1992/93 - Richard Dunwoody

173 Wins

1991/92 - Peter Scudamore

175 Wins

1990/91 - Peter Scudamore

141 Wins

1989/90 - Peter Scudamore

170 Wins

1988/89 - Peter Scudamore

221 Wins

1987/88 - Peter Scudamore

132 Wins

1986/87 - Peter Scudamore

123 Wins

1985/86 - Peter Scudamore

91 Wins

1984/85 - John Francome

101 Wins

1983/84 - John Francome

131 Wins

1982/83 - John Francome

106 Wins

1981/82 - John Francome/Peter Scudamore

120 Wins

1980/81 - John Francome

105 Wins

Past British Champion Flat Jockeys (1980-2026)

It is widely known that the British Champion Flat Jockey's title is one of the most revered, prestigious and most difficult prizes to claim within the sport of racing.

With a roll of honour that includes Lester Piggott, Pat Eddery, Frankie Dettori and most recently, Oisin Murphy, explore the stars of past, present and future below.