Irish jump racing Champion Jockey
The Champion Jockey of National Hunt racing in Ireland is the jockey who has ridden the most winning horses during a season. The list below shows the Champion Jockey for each year since 1946. The current champion, as of 2023, is Paul Townend.
Ruby Walsh (centre), multiple champion jockey, presenting an award to pony racing champion Connor Flint
Barry Geraghty is a retired Irish jockey. He is the second most successful jockey of all time at the Cheltenham Festival.
Barry Geraghty & Sprinter Sacre at Punchestown in 2013