Brian Hughes looking to complete a Hat-Trick of jockeys’ titles

Brian Hughes is the defending champion of the British Jumps Jockeys’ Championship. He won the title in 2020 and 2022. Last season he won 204 winners, the highest number from any jockey since Richard Johnson”s tally of 235 in 2016. Hughes picks up most of his rides from Donald McCain and Paul Nicholls. Nicholl s is favourite to become the Champion Trainer this year.

Hughes won the Old Roan Chase at Aintree on Riders On the Storm. It was the second time he had won this race at the Merseyside racecourse. He is now tied with Tony McCoy for most wins in the race.

Hughes is aiming to defend his title this season. He wants to win more races, especially the King George VI Chase at Kempton and the Cheltenham Festival. If he wins the title at the end of the season, he will go level with Richard Dunwoody, Bob Davies and Stan Mellor for most wins.