Paul Hanagan (Flat Jockey)
Paul is our number-one rider and has been a vital cog in the Musley Bank wheel for a long time now. Very few possess Paul’s natural ability, which quickly shone through when he was crowned champion apprentice in 2002. Paul says; “From the moment I came to the yard, I felt comfortable, like I'd arrived at a place that suited me perfectly. And Richard and I clicked right from the start.” Nine years further on and Paul was crowned British Champion Flat Jockey for the second consecutive year. A massive achievement and one which re-wrote the record books; no northern jockey has ever won back-to-back jockeys’ championship titles. Click HERE for more on Paul.
Tony Hamilton (Flat Jockey)
Tony joined the team as an apprentice late in 2002. A highly regarded jockey by no-one more so than Richard, Tony’s reliability and input in the mornings is as significant as his riding in the afternoons. He was having a cracking season in 2010 before suffering a horrific fall at Ayr in August which left him with his pelvis fractured in four places. Thankfully a complete recovery was made and Tony ended 2011 with 39 winners which included Listed race success on Majestic Myles and a trip to Ireland to partner smart filly Barefoot Lady into fourth place in the Group 1 Matron Stakes.
Frederik Tylicki (Flat Jockey)
Freddie came to us from Ireland having spent time with Dermot Weld and Jim Bolger. In 2009 he was crowned Champion Apprentice but like Tony, had his 2010 campaign cut short due to a serious shoulder injury in June. The talented young German-born rider has come back from injury better than ever, ending 2011 with 67 winners. If you need proof Richard has as good an eye for a jockey as he does a thoroughbred look no further than Freddie Tylicki! For more on Freddie: Behind The Scenes
Barry McHugh (Flat Jockey)
Barry joined us in May 2005 and was crowned Champion Amateur in 2006. Since turning professional he has continued to realize his potential and 2010 saw him have a cracking year with 60 winners. Barry was flying in 2011 when an incident at Ripon in May left him on the sidelines for six weeks with a fractured bone in his foot. Still he finished the year with 50 winners from 421 rides. With 5 winners from 30 rides (at time of writing - 24th Jan 2012) the forthcoming season looks like it could be his best yet!
Lee Topliss (Apprentice Jockey (3)
Lee is a promising, talented young rider and is excellent value for his 3lb claim. Since joining us in April 2009 his riding and confidence have improved beyond all recognition. Lee rode his 50th winner on July 16th 2011 reducing his claim from 5lbs to 3lbs. Like Tony he is as valuable in the mornings riding-out and riding work as he is in the afternoons on the track. It is a huge plus when your jockeys know the horses. For more on Lee: Behind The Scenes
George Chaloner (Apprentice Jockey (7)
George came to us from Malcolm Jefferson’s in March 2010. Successful with 4 winners from twelve rides in 2010, George rode in a remarkable 103 races in 2011 partnering 7 winners with a further 29 horses placed. If George progresses like we think he will he’s going to have a promising career ahead of him.
Laura Barry (Apprentice Jockey (7)
Laura joined us in 2010 having ridden not short of a hundred winners Pony Racing in her native Ireland. Pony racing has been popular across the Irish Sea for a number of years and is a great starting point for potential young jockeys giving them valuable experience in their chosen field. With 1 winner from 10 rides in 2010 Laura increased her number of career winners to 5 by the end of 2011. With an abundance of ‘get up and go’, a keenness to progress and a determination to improve, a promising future looks imminent for our 7lb claimer.
Shane B Kelly (Apprentice Jockey (5)
Shane is Musley Banks most recent riding acquisition and is an exciting young 5lb claimer to have going into the 2012 season. Having ridden 21 winners and 54 placed horses from 223 rides in 2011 the 20 year-old had a cracking season. He’s a good little rider with a great attitude.
David Nolan (Flat Jockey)
Dave joined the team in November 2010 riding out virtually every day throughout the 2012/11 winter. Once the Flat season began, this highly accomplished freelance rider divided his time with other yards, but still makes himself available to Musley Bank on crucial work mornings.
Patrick Mathers (Flat Jockey)
Paddy has been riding out for Musley Bank Stables on and off during 2011 and has since joined the team on a more permanent basis. He will be riding on the all-weather tracks for us this winter and with a lower riding weight than some of the jockeys he will be guaranteed several mounts throughout the season.
Brian Hughes (Jump)
Brian
graduated from RACE (Irelands Racing Academy & Centre of Excellence) in 2002. He spent the following three years with Kevin Prendergast during which time he rode 19 winners on the flat.
Rising weight forced him to turn to jumping and in 2008 he was Champion Conditional in England. A calm, confident and focused horseman Brian rides our jumpers whenever possible and comes over to school as and when required.
(updated 24th Jan 2012) |
