2021 Flat jockeys' championship: the leading contenders on their title chances

Harry Skelton was crowned champion jump jockey last Saturday. The 21st Flat jockeys' championship starts on Champions Day. Oisin Murphy is the favourite to win the title. William Buick is his main rival. Ben Curtis, Hollie Doyle and Tom Marquand are also serious contenders.

Oisin Murphy won the championship last year. William Buick came second last season. Tom Marquand came third last time. Hollie Doyle came fourth last term. The winner will be announced on the final day of the championships. The prize money is £1.5 million. It is a long and tiring season for the riders. They need to ride good horses. There are 40 trainers. Last year, Oisin won with just eight winners. He rode for more than 40 different trainers and won for his team. His team has a lot of firepower. In the last two years, he has been riding for Tony Carroll.

2021 Flat jockeys' championship takes place. Watch live races through the Racing Post.