Each year, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and LONGINES present to the jockey with the best performance in the world's highest-rated races the LONGINES WORLD'S BEST JOCKEY AWARD. read more
There are jockey rankings based on Group race wins places etc - but if you are on the best horse your chances increase considerably, so many consider them worthless. Here in the UK few would argue that Ryan Moore and Frankie Dettori are up there with the best, in Hong Kong they would tell you Joao Moreira is the number one, in South Africa perhaps Gavin Lerena, and so on around the World. read more
That win in Dubai would be the first of four in his career, making him the all-time winningest jockey in the world’s richest horse race. Bailey is also one of two jockeys to win the Breeder’s Cup Classic five times. read more
Wiki Info: Patrick James John “Pat” Eddery was an Irish flat racing jockey and horse trainer. He rode three winners of the Epsom Derby, and was Champion Jockey on eleven occasions. He is co-holder of the record for most title championships as well as wins in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. read more