Hollie Doyle

Hollie Doyle is an English flat jockey from Hereford who has become the most successful female jockey in the history of British flat racing. She has ridden multiple Group 1 winners, broken numerous records for female jockeys, and was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2020, a distinction rarely extended to anyone in horse racing.

Doyle's rise through the ranks was built on relentless work ethic and volume. She rode an unprecedented number of winners for a female jockey in British racing, smashing records that had stood for decades. Her breakthrough at the highest level came with Group 1 victories that proved she could compete with the very best jockeys, regardless of gender, when given access to the right horses. She has won at Royal Ascot and at Champions Day, the showpiece finale of the British flat season, and has been a consistent presence in the leading jockeys' table.

What defines Doyle's riding is determination. She is strong in a finish, tactically aware, and willing to ride anywhere and anything. Her early career was shaped by taking every spare ride available, often travelling between multiple meetings in a day, and that hunger has never left her. She is partnered with fellow jockey Tom Marquand, and together they represent the most high-profile riding partnership in world racing. Her success has opened doors for the next generation of female jockeys, though she has been clear that she wants to be judged on her riding, not her gender. That stance is reflected in her results.

In 2026, Doyle will be competing at all the major flat meetings in Britain. She is expected to have strong representation at Royal Ascot and will target Group 1 opportunities at the Epsom Derby meeting and beyond. She may also appear at the Breeders' Cup. Fans can follow in United Kingdom time.