Hayley Turner
Female jockey Hayley Turner retired from race-riding after 15 years in the saddle in November 2015. As one of the most successful female jockeys of all time, she secured 100 wins in 2008, the first lady to achieve the century.
She made her racing debut in March 2000 at Southwell and recorded her first winner at Pontefract aboard Generate. In 2005, Hayley started as apprentice to Derby-winning trainer Michael Bell — in the same year she rode 44 winners and took the champion apprentice title.
Her most notable triumphs include her victory in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York, Beverley D. Stakes at Arlington Park and July Cup on Dream Ahead at Newmarket.
In March 2009, an accident on the gallops left her with a serious head injury. She was suspended on medical grounds for a year — later reduced after a successful appeal. She also suffered back and pelvic injuries in a fall from Seal Of Approval at Doncaster in 2013. She later revealed she had lost confidence as a result of this accident.
Taking to the saddle on a slightly more sizeable mount, Hayley also took part in H&H’s gift rides series in 2010. Despite being a mere 5ft3in, she was legged up on Robert Oliver’s 17.2hh heavyweight hunter Loughkeen Dancing Lord.
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Hayley Turner becomes second female to ride a Royal Ascot winner
The winning female jockey made her comeback to the saddle in 2018
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Is it a man's world? How women are making their mark on racing
On the eve of International Women's Day (8 March 2017), and with the launch of The Silk Series — a pioneering new ￡100,000 race series for female jockeys — we celebrate some of the big moments from history for female jockeys
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The Queen and a new challenge: Hayley Turner receives OBE and looks forward to life on camera
“I have had a fantastic career, it is people like Her Majesty The Queen who have given me the opportunities"
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Racing return for Hayley Turner ahead of Shergar Cup
Hayley Turner was back in action at Newmarket on Friday (15 July) as she prepares to help defend her title in the team event at Ascot next month
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Jockey and equestrian charity founder named in Queen's Birthday Honours
Find out which members of the equestrian world have been recognised in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list
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19 facts you need to know about Hayley Turner *PICTURES*
Find out more about the successful female jockey as she bids farewell to her career in the saddle
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Hayley Turner to retire from racing
The top female jockey is to retire at the end of the season
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Hayley Turner released from hospital after horrific fall at Doncaster
Hayley Turner has escaped with only soft tissue injuries after a heavy fall at Doncaster yesterday
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Hayley Turner wins Glamour's sportswoman of the year award
Top female jockey Hayley Turner has been named sportswoman of the year at the Glamour awards
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Hayley Turner to captain first ladies' Shergar Cup racing team
There will be an all-female jockey team for the first time in the Shergar Cup at Ascot this summer (11 August).
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Hayley Turner breaks ankle in an accident at Bath
Top female jockey Hayley Turner looks set to be out several weeks after breaking her left ankle at Bath racecourse yesterday (Wednesday, 31 August)
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Carlisle hosts world’s first race meeting for lady jockeys
The event is to promote the skills of female jockeys to the wider public and raise money for breast cancer charities
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Jockey Hayley Turner wins her first Group One
Britain's leading female jockey becomes only the second woman to win a Group One race in the Darley July Cup
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Hayley Turner gets go ahead to raceride at Ascot today
Britain’s leading female jockey, Hayley Turner, returns to action at Ascot today after winning her appeal against the British Horseracing Authority’s 12-month suspension for medical reasons
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New Welsh racecourse Ffos Las to open today with a sell-out crowd
Ffos Las, Wales' first new racecourse in more than 80 years hosts its opening meeting today (Thursday 18 June)
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Hayley Turner to be part of Channel 4 Racing team at Chester
Leading female jockey Hayley Turner will be back at the racecourse today (Wednesday 6 May) — as part of Channel 4 Racing’s team
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Top female jockey Hayley Turner stood down for a year
Medical experts have today stopped Hayley Turner from race-riding for a year after she was knocked unconscious in an accident in March
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Hayley Turner recovering well in hospital after stalls accident
The top female jockey is reported to be in brighter spirits and is recovering in hospital after an accident on the gallops on Tuesday
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Hayley Turner hospitalised and horse killed in stalls accident
Top female jockey Hayley Turner’s mount Old Sarum suffered a fatal injury while jumping out the stalls on the gallops in Newmarket
