Billy Loughnane’s record: The teenage Irish rider sets the mark for most wins in a single year this century

Loughnane led the George Boughey-trained Invited heading into the home straight and found enough to hold off a late challenge from Hitched.

His 222 winners have come from 1,320 races in 2025 and he was also Bogie’s 100th winner of the year.

“There was a bit of pressure today but I’m happy to get it done and it means a lot to George,” Loughnane said.

“I wouldn’t be where I am without George, he’s been everything since I started and supported me all the way. I’m thrilled to have his 100th winner too.”

During his breakout year, he captured the annual Flat Jockey Championship title, which is based on the total number of wins during a calendar year from January 1 to December 31.

This is a separate award for the British Flat Jockeys Championship, which is determined by the total number of wins between 3 May and 18 October, and this year was won by Oisin Murphy – ahead of runner-up Loughnane.

The record number of winners in a British flat racing season remains 269 set by Sir Gordon Richards in 1947.