Who's who

THE PJA COUNCIL

George Baker
Flat Jockey

At 6ft, George is one of the tallest Flat Jockeys in racing. He joined trainer Mark Usher after leaving school and posted his first victory aboard Beauchamp Magic in 1999. He gained national prominence in 2006 when he partnered Rising Cross to finish second in the Epsom Oaks. Appointed to the Council in 2012.

Ted Durcan
Flat Jockey

Ted is a household name in Dubai having been Champion Jockey in the United Arab Emirates many times. A regular rider for the Godolphin team, Ted has two British classics to his name – The Oaks and The St Leger. Appointed to the Council in 2004.

Dominic Elsworth
Jump Jockey

Yorkshire-born Dominic worked for Sue and Harvey Smith in Bingley for 10 years before going freelance and heading south in 2006. In recent years, many of his rides have been for trainers Oliver Sherwood, Paul Webber, Lucy Wadham and Henrietta Knight. His major race wins include the Grade 1 Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on Somersby in 2012. Appointed to the Council in 2012

Paul Hanagan
Flat Jockey

The 2010 & 2011 Flat racing Champion Jockey. After a titanic struggle with his nearest rival Richard Hughes in 2010, Paul became only the second northern-based Jockey to win the title in 100 years. Appointed to the Council in 2008.

Brian Hughes
Jump Jockey

Brian plies his trade mainly on Jump racing’s northern circuit where he is stable Jockey for James Ewart. He also takes the reins on Richard Fahey’s horses over fences and hurdles. The Northern Irishman is a past Champion Conditional Jockey. Appointed to the Council in 2011

Wayne Hutchinson
Jump Jockey

Wayne Hutchinson rides principally for leading jumps trainer Alan King. Unlike many jockeys, he was not bred for the job – he is a postman’s son! However, he learnt his trade from two former greats in the shape of Stan Mellor and Jeff King. He has won plenty of big races, including the Welsh National on Halcon Genelardais.

Paul Mulrennan
Flat Jockey

While the 2009/10 winter’s weather wreaked havoc on British racing, Paul was enjoying riding 5,000 miles away in India where he enjoyed classic success in the Calcutta Derby – the first prize was 6 million rupees (£83,000)! In 2010 he was appointed as first Jockey for James Given. Appointed to the Council in 2008.

Wilson Renwick
Jump Jockey

Based in the Borders, Wilson has ridden for many northern trainers over the years including Howard Johnson and more recently, the team of Rose and Tony Dobbin. Appointed to the Council in 2011.

Tom Scudamore
Jump Jockey

Stable Jockey to David Pipe, Tom is a leading Jump Jockey with over 490 professional wins and over 4800 rides to his name. His career highlights to date include winning the BGC Long Walk Hurdle on Lough Dergh and the Victor Chandler Chase on Tamarinbleu. Appointed to the Council in 2011.

Fergus Sweeney
Flat Jockey
PJA Safety Officer

Fergus is equally at home on the turf as he is on the All Weather, with the bulk of his rides coming from trainer Gary Moore. Fergus once took part in a race between a greyhound and a racehorse – the dog won! Appointed to the Council in 2006.

Sam Thomas
Jump Jockey

Sam famously won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Denman, but he also has other major wins – most notably Kauto Star in the Betfair Chase and Twist Magic in the Tingle Creek Chase. Appointed to the Council in 2008.

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