Jockeys

Grand National-winning jockey versus rugby player: who comes out on top?

When top jockey Leighton Aspell went head-to-head with an elite rugby player some interesting results were revealed...

Jockey in intensive care after horror fall at St Moritz

The Classic-winning British jockey was taken to a trauma hospital by air ambulance

Christmas dinner in less than 1,000 calories? See how jump jockeys do it

While the average person eats around 7,000 calories on Christmas Day, jockeys have to always watch their weight. We find out the culinary secrets some top jockeys use for staying in shape over the festive period.

Jockey to swap saddles from jump racing to elite cycling

The jump jockey is going to pursue a career in elite cycling, in a opposite move to that achieved by Victoria Pendleton

Tackling depression: Jockeys speak out in new video

AP McCoy, Daryl Jacob, Mark Enright and Leighton Aspell speak candidly about the mental health challenges they’ve faced in a new video to mark World Mental Health Day

Look no reins: Jockey sits tight in hurdle race

The conditional jockey never expected he would be jumping a chase fence, minus any reins, during a hurdle race

Half-naked jockeys, a sauna and energy drinks — behind the scenes at Wincanton racecourse

From a canteen in the changing room to surviving a deluge of rain on course, H&H's Hannah Lemieux spends the day at Wincanton racecourse and discovers all the action behind the scenes

Lizzie Kelly makes history for female jockeys

Lizzie Kelly became the first woman jockey to ride a Grade One winner in Britain

Apprentice jockey shortlisted for young sports personality award

Britain's 2015 champion apprentice jockey has been shortlisted for the BBC young sports personality of the year award

Victoria Pendleton making great strides in her quest to become a jockey

H&H visits the Olympic cyclist-turned budding jockey to see how her training is progressing

Jockey suffers wardrobe malfunction in cracking finish [VIDEO]

The elastic in the jockey's breeches failed resulting in his race finishing on a bum note

Jockeys can finally enjoy their Christmas dinner

Jockeys will no longer have to deprive themselves on Christmas Day thanks to this 'elfy' creation

Coaches welcome new racing technology

A highly technical simulator is set to help jockeys improve their fitness and technique

Grand National winner Ryan Mania retires

The 25-year-old cited a battle with his weight and wanting to spend more time with his family as the deciding factors

Tweet #NationalJockeyDay to support IJF

Find out how a quick tweet could help raise up to £10,000 for the Injured Jockeys Fund, courtesy of Betfair

Retired jockeys rewarded for building new careers

Jockeys Employment and Training Scheme rewards its members at Cheltenham racecourse

Racing world reeling after third jockey dies

Australian rider Caitlin Forrest, 19, died after a fall yesterday and is the third jockey to lose their life this week

Teenage apprentice jockey dies: second death in two days

The racing world is in shock following the deaths of two young jockeys on opposite sides of the world within 48 hours

Ralph Beckett: A freelancer's freedom? [H&H VIP]

H&H's racing columnist waves goodbye to a member of staff and discusses the pros and cons of a freelance jockey

Top jockeys play host to racegoers

20 former and current jockeys will act as racecourse hosts to give visitors and 'enhanced experience' by sharing their knowledge and experience