David Egan (jockey)
| David Egan | |
|---|---|
 David Egan in 2020 | |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 19 June 1999 Kildare, Leinster, Ireland |
| Major racing wins | |
| International Stakes (2021) Dubai Sheema Classic (2021) Saudi Cup (2020) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Mishriff | |
David Egan (born 19 June 1999) is an Irish jockey who competes in flat racing.
Background[]
Egan was born in Kildare, Ireland.[1] He comes from a racing background. His father John is a jockey, his mother Sandra Hughes trained the 2015 Irish Grand National winner Thunder And Roses, his grandfather is Irish trainer Dessie Hughes and his uncle is British champion jockey, Richard Hughes. Egan rode out for his grandfather from the age of 13 and took part in pony racing. He also rode out for flat trainer Willie McCreery.[2]
Career[]
On leaving school, Egan moved from Ireland to Newmarket, where he was apprenticed to Roger Varian. He was champion apprentice jockey in 2017.
In 2018 Egan turned professional. His first victory in a Group race came on 2 August 2018 when the Roger Varian-trained Pilaster won the Group 2 Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood.[2]
Egan's first race in a Classic came in May 2019 when he rode favourite Qabala into third place in the 1000 Guineas Stakes. Egan's father rode outsider Garrel Glen into twelfth place in the same race.[3]
Having signed a retainer with owner Prince Faisal, Egan rode the John Gosden-trained Mishriff to his maiden victory at Nottingham in November 2019.[2] In February 2021 the pair won the Saudi Cup at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before going on to win the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, in March 2021.[1] After coming third in the Coral Eclipse Stakes and second in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the partnership secured their first British Group 1 victory in the International Stakes at York on 18 August 2021.[4]
Major wins[]
- International Stakes - (1) - Mishriff (2021)
UAE
- Dubai Sheema Classic - (1) - Mishriff (2021)
References[]
- ^ a b "'I can't believe it' - Kildare jockey David Egan wins world's richest race". Irish Examiner. 20 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "The big interview: David Egan". The Irish Field. 20 August 2020.
- ^ "1,000 Guineas: Trainer Aidan O'Brien seals Classic double with Hermosa". BBC. 5 May 2019.
- ^ "David Egan". Racing Post.
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Irish jockeys
- British Champion apprentice jockeys