Danny Muscutt snapped up as new retained rider for Group 1-winning owner

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A Group 1-winning jockey and owner are set to team up for 2026 after Ahmad Al Shaikh signed Danny Muscutt to ride as his first jockey.

Muscutt, 30, rode Dubai Mile to win the 2022 Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud in Al Shaikh’s white and green silks, which was a first win at the highest level for the owner and the rider.

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Published on 9 November 2025inRacing Grapevine

Last updated 16:15, 9 November 2025

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