Which jockey has the most Melbourne Cup wins? Bobby Lewis (1902, 1915, 1919, 1927) and Harry White (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979) are tied for the most Melbourne Cup wins as a jockey with four wins apiece.
Australia has some of the best jockeys in the world, including the No. 1 hoop on the planet in James McDonald.
Phar Lap is a legend in the history of Australian horse racing. In 1930 he won the Melbourne Cup, ridden by jockey Ken Pike.
Jockeys are entitled to 5% of the prize money earned and will usually also receive a small amount for booking the ride. While the race horse owners are entitled to keep the Melbourne Cup trophy, jockeys are presented with a miniature cup which is worth $10,000.
Kingston Rule has one over all the other legendary Melbourne Cup horses by being the fastest runner of the lot. Finishing the race in just 3:16.3 during the 1990 Melbourne Cup, Kingston Rule's record has stood for more than two decades despite a close attempt by Media Puzzle in 2002.
Which jockey has the most Melbourne Cup wins? Bobby Lewis (1902, 1915, 1919, 1927) and Harry White (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979) are tied for the most Melbourne Cup wins as a jockey with four wins apiece.
1. Clare Lindop. Clare Lindop is one of the top female jockeys in Australia, having won numerous races and accolades throughout her career. She has also represented Australia at the international level, competing against some of the world's best riders.
At age 70, Danny Miller is Australia's oldest jockey, but Father Time doesn't seem to be slowing him down.
Frankie Dettori achieved a near-impossible feat when winning all seven races on the card at Ascot in September 1996, including winning the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. A day racing fans will never forget – Frankie Dettori's Magnificent 7.
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Pat Hyland has been found after he went missing in the Nar Nar Goon North area on Monday. His family issued a concerned public plea for help on Monday, given he has Alzheimer's. He was missing for several hours but was found at Pakenham about 10.30am.
The chestnut gelding Phar Lap was born in New Zealand but raced in Victoria and New South Wales in the 1920s and 1930s. His victory in the Melbourne Cup in 1930, carrying the considerable weight of 65.6 kg, captured the imagination of Australians struggling though the Great Depression.
The daughter of Zed was relatively unexpected to salute, but up-ended hot favourite Incentivise to win by 4L x long neck (Spanish Mission). Verry Elleegant paid $16.50 on the local tote (S-TAB), and similar around the country, paying $14.50 (NSW) and $15.50 (UTAB) elsewhere.
After a disappointing European campaign, the ownership group of the 2021 Cup winner and 11-time Group 1 winner has announced that Verry Elleegant has been retired. Verry Elleegant's next chapter will be as a Mum and she will call France home and be served by a leading European stallion next year.
The online auction for a 12.5% share in champion mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed {NZ}) came to a close on Monday evening (local time), passing in for NZ$350,000. However, a deal was struck later with the share selling to an existing part owner for an undisclosed amount.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum owns the Godolphin stable. With a net worth estimated by some as high as £14bn but as 'low' as £3bn by other outlets, Sheikh Mohammed's firm has recorded over 5,000 winners worldwide since its inception in 1992.
Prize Money
The percentages a jockey receives for a Thoroughbred race range from 5% for a second- or third-place finish to 10% for first place. In less competitive races, the jockey's earnings can be as low as 0.50% for a third-place finish, 1% for placing second and perhaps 6%-10% for first place.
The Everest is billed as the “world's richest race on turf” with twelve of the fastest horses competing over a distance of 1200 metres at Randwick Racecourse for prizemoney of $15,000,000. The Everest will be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 and won in 2022 by Giga Kick.