What is the longest flat race in the UK?
The Queen Alexandra Stakes
The Queen Alexandra Stakes is a flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot each June over a distance of 2 miles, 5 furlongs and 143 yards (4,355 metres) and is the longest professional flat race in the world….Queen Alexandra Stakes.
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How much do flat race jockeys get paid?
However, as a general rule of thumb Flat jockeys receive around 7% of the advertised win prize and 3% of the advertised place prize. Jump Jockeys receive around 9% of the win prize and 4% of the place prize. The riding fee is negotiated annually between the PJA and the ROA.
What is the longest steeplechase in the world?
The Grand Annual is an Australian Thoroughbred steeplechase for horses that run at Warrnambool, Victoria during its annual May Racing Carnival. The distance is officially listed as about 5500 metres because many sections of the race are run in open paddocks with little or no fences.
Who is the best jockey in the UK?
Flat Jockeys Championship | Top 5 View all
- Rank: 1. Jockey: Oisin Murphy. Wins: 153. Rides: 703. Strike Rate: 22%
- Rank: 2. Jockey: William Buick. Wins: 151. Rides: 718.
- Rank: 3. Jockey: Tom Marquand. Wins: 117. Rides: 737.
- Rank: 4. Jockey: David Probert. Wins: 93. Rides: 639.
- Rank: 5. Jockey: Hollie Doyle. Wins: 87. Rides: 592.
Who is the most successful British jockey?
In Britain, the most successful jockey ever was Sir Gordon Richards who, between 1921 and 1954, rode 4,870 winners.
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