Can Hollie Doyle be champion jockey one day?

Stuart Riley on what the record-breaking female rider needs to do to reach the very top

Hollie Doyle became the winningmost female jockey in Britain on SaturdayCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

The answer to the question can Hollie Doyle ever become champion jockey is a resounding yes.

Doyle is a wonderfully talented rider, unafraid of grafting hard, which is the modern formula for championship success. Since 2020 she has finishing positions of 45257 in the title race. She is clearly capable.

Doyle has all the attributes to be a champion and her ability to do the full range of the weight spectrum would be a huge asset in a title challenge, so a better question might be 'will she ever be champion jockey?'

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 10 May 2025inBritain

Last updated 19:15, 10 May 2025

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