Tom Marquand

Tom Marquand is an English flat jockey from Hampshire who has built his career on a willingness to ride anywhere in the world where top-class opportunities exist. He won the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Australia, one of the most prestigious weight-for-age races in world racing, and has ridden Group 1 winners across Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.

Marquand's approach to his career is distinctly global. While many British jockeys build their reputations primarily through the domestic season, Marquand has spent significant periods riding in Australia during the British winter, establishing himself as a serious presence at meetings like The Everest and the Melbourne Cup carnival. His Cox Plate victory on Anamoe in 2022 was a breakthrough moment that confirmed his standing among the world's best. In Britain, he has ridden Group 1 winners at major meetings and is a consistent presence in the upper echelons of the jockeys' championship.

His partnership with Hollie Doyle, herself one of the leading jockeys in Britain, makes them the most prominent riding couple in world racing. Off the track, their shared understanding of the demands of the profession provides a support structure that is unusual in a sport where jockeys typically compete in isolation. On the track, Marquand rides with a composed, patient style. He is effective at settling horses in behind the pace and producing them with well-timed challenges. His overseas experience has given him an adaptability that serves him well on different track configurations and racing surfaces.

In 2026, Marquand will split his time between the major British meetings and international opportunities. He is expected to ride at Royal Ascot and the Epsom Derby, with likely appearances at the Melbourne Cup and the Breeders' Cup. Fans can follow in United Kingdom time.