Gavin Ryan: 'To be crowned champion apprentice is something everyone wants'

Mark Boylan catches up with the 2020 champion apprentice in Ireland

Gavin Ryan: champion apprentice enjoyed a spectacular Galway festivalCredit: Caroline Norris

Irish racing looks to be witnessing a golden generation of apprentice riders at present and the fact that Gavin Ryan has emerged atop the pile in 2020 – and by some margin – speaks volumes about his talent.

Six apprentices rode at least 20 winners this season, an achievement that hasn't been recorded for 22 years, and the title winner's closing tally of 51 is the highest since Donnacha O'Brien's haul of 48 in 2016.

Coincidentally, O'Brien has been instrumental in Ryan's sensational campaign.

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Published on 9 November 2020inNews

Last updated 18:06, 9 November 2020

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