Danny Tudhope delighted as he reaches 1,000 British Flat winners at Thirsk

Danny Tudhope showed just why is he is among the leading talents in the weighing room when riding his 1,000th British Flat winner at Thirsk on Monday.

A potential dark horse in the race for the Stobart-sponsored jockeys' title in Britain, Tudhope reached the milestone by winning the 6f selling handicap on Ninjago and then bagging the 1m4f handicap on Ingleby Hollow, who is trained by the rider's biggest supporter David O'Meara.

Tudhope's most prolific campaigns

122 2017
116 2018
110 2014
100 2013
89 2016

The 33-year-old, who has recorded top-level victories in Britain, Ireland, France and the US, said: "It's obviously a fantastic achievement and something I'm very proud to have done. It was even more special to do it at Thirsk, which is where I live, and to do it with all my family there was great.

"Without the likes of David and my agent Laura Way I wouldn't be here. It's all down to them."

Reflecting on his finest moments, Tudhope added: "The win on G Force in the Sprint Cup at Haydock back in 2014 definitely stands out for me. Being my first ever Group 1 win, that's something I'll never forget."

Headline horses

Laurens
Group 1 wins in the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket and the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown

Mondialiste
Won Group 1 Arlington Million on O'Meara globetrotter but also the Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York and a Pontefract Listed race

G Force
Gave Tudhope his first Group 1 win in the 2014 Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock

Custom Cut
Made hay in Ireland and six wins included two Group 2s, the bet365 Mile at Sandown and the Joel Stakes at Newmarket

Penitent
Six wins included two Group 2s, the Joel Stakes at Newmarket and the bet365 Mile at Sandown

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