Paul Hanagan
Paul Hanagan
Paul Hanagan
Paul Hanagan was twice Britain’s champion jockey and rode over 2,000 winners, including ten Group 1 races, during a 25-year career between 1998 and 2023.
Paul Hanagan was twice Britain’s champion jockey and rode over 2,000 winners, including ten Group 1 races, during a 25-year career between 1998 and 2023.
Paul Geoffrey Hanagan was born in Warrington, Cheshire, on September 8, 1980, and attended Sir Thomas Boteler High School. On leaving school, he became apprenticed initially to Malcolm Jefferson and then to Richard Fahey, both based at Malton. He had his first ride when finishing fourth on Stone Beck, trained by Jefferson, in the Norwest Holst Construction Handicap at Haydock Park on September 4, 1998. Haydock was also the venue for his first winner, Pandjojoe, trained by Fahey, in the six-furlong Monk’s Heath Apprentice Handicap on May 28, 1999.
Paul Geoffrey Hanagan was born in Warrington, Cheshire, on September 8, 1980, and attended Sir Thomas Boteler High School. On leaving school, he became apprenticed initially to Malcolm Jefferson and then to Richard Fahey, both based at Malton. He had his first ride when finishing fourth on Stone Beck, trained by Jefferson, in the Norwest Holst Construction Handicap at Haydock Park on September 4, 1998. Haydock was also the venue for his first winner, Pandjojoe, trained by Fahey, in the six-furlong Monk’s Heath Apprentice Handicap on May 28, 1999.
He achieved his first high-profile success when winning the 2002 John Smith’s Cup at York on Vintage Premium, ending that year as champion apprentice with 81 winners.
He achieved his first high-profile success when winning the 2002 John Smith’s Cup at York on Vintage Premium, ending that year as champion apprentice with 81 winners.
Paul registered his first Group race win on Golden Legacy in the 2004 Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr. His first Group 1 victory came courtesy of Wootton Bassett in the 2010 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp.
Paul registered his first Group race win on Golden Legacy in the 2004 Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr. His first Group 1 victory came courtesy of Wootton Bassett in the 2010 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp.
He was crowned champion jockey for the first time in 2010 with 191 wins, then successfully defended his title the following year with a score of 165. His most successful calendar year was 2010 with 205 winners, 14 of which fell outside the official Flat racing season, while during 2011 he rode 177 altogether, a dozen of them outside the main season.
He was crowned champion jockey for the first time in 2010 with 191 wins, then successfully defended his title the following year with a score of 165. His most successful calendar year was 2010 with 205 winners, 14 of which fell outside the official Flat racing season, while during 2011 he rode 177 altogether, a dozen of them outside the main season.
Having ridden for Richard Fahey from 1998 to 2011, his career reached its peak when he was appointed the retained rider for Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s powerful Shadwell operation in 2012, a position he retained until 2016.
Having ridden for Richard Fahey from 1998 to 2011, his career reached its peak when he was appointed the retained rider for Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s powerful Shadwell operation in 2012, a position he retained until 2016.
During those years he achieved most of his greatest triumphs, notably with the filly Taghrooda, guiding her to victory in the 2014 Oaks, his sole British Classic success, and the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes before finishing third to Treve in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
During those years he achieved most of his greatest triumphs, notably with the filly Taghrooda, guiding her to victory in the 2014 Oaks, his sole British Classic success, and the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes before finishing third to Treve in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Other major successes while riding for Shadwell included the 2014 Eclipse Stakes on Mukhadram, the July Cup twice on Mayson (2012) and Muhaarar (2015), the UAE 2,000 Guineas twice and the UAE Oaks. His richest prize, £816,327, came in the 2016 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Muarrab.
Other major successes while riding for Shadwell included the 2014 Eclipse Stakes on Mukhadram, the July Cup twice on Mayson (2012) and Muhaarar (2015), the UAE 2,000 Guineas twice and the UAE Oaks. His richest prize, £816,327, came in the 2016 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Muarrab.
When replaced by Jim Crowley as Shadwell’s retained jockey in 2017, Paul returned to ride for Richard Fahey until 2022, winning the British Champions Sprint Stakes in 2018 on Sands Of Mali.
When replaced by Jim Crowley as Shadwell’s retained jockey in 2017, Paul returned to ride for Richard Fahey until 2022, winning the British Champions Sprint Stakes in 2018 on Sands Of Mali.
In February 2020 he suffered a serious fall that resulted in three fractured vertebrae and a prolonged period on the sidelines, eventually returning to action in August that year and steering Majestic Dawn to a popular victory in the Cambridgeshire the following month. Then, on November 3 that year, he rode his 2,000th win in Britain on Anif at Newcastle.
In February 2020 he suffered a serious fall that resulted in three fractured vertebrae and a prolonged period on the sidelines, eventually returning to action in August that year and steering Majestic Dawn to a popular victory in the Cambridgeshire the following month. Then, on November 3 that year, he rode his 2,000th win in Britain on Anif at Newcastle.
His last two wins were for trainer Craig Lidster, namely Macarone at Beverley in a five-furlong nursery handicap on 17 August 2023, providing a first-ever success for the owners of the Rob Burrow Racing Club, set up to raise funds and awareness for Motoneuron Disease Association and The Rob Burrow Discretionary Trust; and Almarada Prince in a Thirsk two-year-old maiden the next day.
His last two wins were for trainer Craig Lidster, namely Macarone at Beverley in a five-furlong nursery handicap on 17 August 2023, providing a first-ever success for the owners of the Rob Burrow Racing Club, set up to raise funds and awareness for Motoneuron Disease Association and The Rob Burrow Discretionary Trust; and Almarada Prince in a Thirsk two-year-old maiden the next day.
He announced his retirement, aged 42, the following week, feeling it was the right time to depart the weighing room. He had his final competitive ride on the Richard Fahey-trained Wootton Sun, who finished twelfth in the Sky Bet Handicap at York on August 25, 2023. He retired having ridden a total of 2,109 winners in Britain.
He announced his retirement, aged 42, the following week, feeling it was the right time to depart the weighing room. He had his final competitive ride on the Richard Fahey-trained Wootton Sun, who finished twelfth in the Sky Bet Handicap at York on August 25, 2023. He retired having ridden a total of 2,109 winners in Britain.
British Classic winner:
British Classic winner:
Oaks: Taghrooda (2014)
Oaks: Taghrooda (2014)
Other major wins:
Other major wins:
2002: John Smith’s Cup – Vintage Premium
2002: John Smith’s Cup – Vintage Premium
2003: Atalanta Stakes – Lady Bear J
2003: Atalanta Stakes – Lady Bear J
2004: Northumberland Plate – Mirian
2004: Northumberland Plate – Mirian
2004: Firth of Clyde Stakes – Golden Legacy
2004: Firth of Clyde Stakes – Golden Legacy
2004: Oh So Sharp Stakes – Penkenna Princess
2004: Oh So Sharp Stakes – Penkenna Princess
2004: Montrose Fillies’ Stakes – Squaw Sance
2004: Montrose Fillies’ Stakes – Squaw Sance
2006: totepool Silver Bowl Handicap – Anna Pavlova
2006: totepool Silver Bowl Handicap – Anna Pavlova
2006: Galtres Stakes – Anna Pavlova
2006: Galtres Stakes – Anna Pavlova
2006: Ayr Gold Cup – Fonthill Road
2006: Ayr Gold Cup – Fonthill Road
2006: Harvest Stakes – Anna Pavlova
2006: Harvest Stakes – Anna Pavlova
2007: Salsabil Stakes – Anna Pavlova
2007: Salsabil Stakes – Anna Pavlova
2007: Chester Cup – Greenwich Meantime
2007: Chester Cup – Greenwich Meantime
2007: Temple Stakes – Sierra Vista
2007: Temple Stakes – Sierra Vista
2007: Doonside Cup – Anna Pavlova
2007: Doonside Cup – Anna Pavlova
2008: Lancashire Oaks – Anna Pavlova
2008: Lancashire Oaks – Anna Pavlova
2008: Chipchase Stakes – Utmost Respect
2008: Chipchase Stakes – Utmost Respect
2009: Duke of York Stakes – Utmost Respect
2009: Duke of York Stakes – Utmost Respect
2009: Chipchase Stakes – Knot In Wood
2009: Chipchase Stakes – Knot In Wood
2009: Lancashire Oaks – Barshiba
2009: Lancashire Oaks – Barshiba
2010: Cammidge Trophy – Inxile
2010: Cammidge Trophy – Inxile
2010: Windsor Castle Stakes – Marine Commando
2010: Windsor Castle Stakes – Marine Commando
2010: Summer Stakes – Rose Blossom
2010: Summer Stakes – Rose Blossom
2010: DBS Premier Yearling Stakes – Wootton Bassett
2010: DBS Premier Yearling Stakes – Wootton Bassett
2010: Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes – Wootton Bassett
2010: Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes – Wootton Bassett
2010: Harry Rosebery Stakes – Arctic Feeling
2010: Harry Rosebery Stakes – Arctic Feeling
2010: Guisborough Stakes – Harrison George
2010: Guisborough Stakes – Harrison George
2011: Nell Gwyn Stakes- Barefoot Lady
2011: Nell Gwyn Stakes- Barefoot Lady
2011: Pretty Polly Stakes – Dorcas Lane
2011: Pretty Polly Stakes – Dorcas Lane
2011: Dee Stakes – Glen’s Diamond
2011: Dee Stakes – Glen’s Diamond
2011: Marygate Fillies’ Stakes – Miss Work Of Art
2011: Marygate Fillies’ Stakes – Miss Work Of Art
2011: Harry Rosebery Stakes – Caledonia Lady
2011: Harry Rosebery Stakes – Caledonia Lady
2012: Abernant Stakes – Mayson
2012: Abernant Stakes – Mayson
2012: Palace House Stakes – Mayson
2012: Palace House Stakes – Mayson
2012: July Stakes – Alhebayeb
2012: July Stakes – Alhebayeb
2012: July Cup – Mayson
2012: July Cup – Mayson
2012: Glasgow Stakes – Sparkling Portrait
2012: Glasgow Stakes – Sparkling Portrait
2012: £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2-Y-O Trophy – Ghurair
2012: £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2-Y-O Trophy – Ghurair
2012: Bosra Sham Fillies’ Stakes – Melbourne Memories
2012: Bosra Sham Fillies’ Stakes – Melbourne Memories
2013: Brigadier Gerard Stakes – Mukhadram
2013: Brigadier Gerard Stakes – Mukhadram
2013: July Stakes – Aniaal
2013: July Stakes – Aniaal
2013: Summer Mile Stakes – Aliamaaheer
2013: Summer Mile Stakes – Aliamaaheer
2013: Hackwood Stakes – Heeraat
2013: Hackwood Stakes – Heeraat
2013: Weatherbys Super Sprint – Peniaphobia
2013: Weatherbys Super Sprint – Peniaphobia
2013: York Stakes – Mukhadram
2013: York Stakes – Mukhadram
2013: Stonehenge Stakes – Washaaar
2013: Stonehenge Stakes – Washaaar
2013: Joel Stakes – Soft Falling Rain
2013: Joel Stakes – Soft Falling Rain
2014: Pretty Polly Stakes – Taghrooda
2014: Pretty Polly Stakes – Taghrooda
2014: Sandringham Handicap – Muteela
2014: Sandringham Handicap – Muteela
2014: Eclipse Stakes – Mukhadram
2014: Eclipse Stakes – Mukhadram
2014: Superlative Stakes – Estidkhaar
2014: Superlative Stakes – Estidkhaar
2014: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Taghrooda
2014: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Taghrooda
2014: Gimcrack Stakes – Muhaarar
2014: Gimcrack Stakes – Muhaarar
2014: Champagne Stakes – Estidkhaar
2014: Champagne Stakes – Estidkhaar
2014: John Musker Fillies’ Stakes – Hadaatha
2014: John Musker Fillies’ Stakes – Hadaatha
2015: Pinnacle Stakes – Miss Marjurie
2015: Pinnacle Stakes – Miss Marjurie
2015: Sandy Lane Stakes – Adaay
2015: Sandy Lane Stakes – Adaay
2015: Wolferton Handicap – Mahsoob
2015: Wolferton Handicap – Mahsoob
2015: Coral Charge (The Sprint Stakes) – Waady
2015: Coral Charge (The Sprint Stakes) – Waady
1025: Bunbury Cup – Rene Mathis
1025: Bunbury Cup – Rene Mathis
2015: July Cup – Muhaarar
2015: July Cup – Muhaarar
2015: Rose Bowl Stakes – Tasleet
2015: Rose Bowl Stakes – Tasleet
2015: King George Stakes – Muthmir
2015: King George Stakes – Muthmir
2015: Rose of Lancaster Stakes – Intilaaq
2015: Rose of Lancaster Stakes – Intilaaq
2015: Hungerford Stakes – Adaay
2015: Hungerford Stakes – Adaay
2015: DBS Premier Yearling Stakes – Tasleet
2015: DBS Premier Yearling Stakes – Tasleet
2015: City of York Stakes – Fadhayyil
2015: City of York Stakes – Fadhayyil
2015: British Champions Sprint Stakes – Muhaarar
2015: British Champions Sprint Stakes – Muhaarar
2016: European Free Handicap – Ibn Malik
2016: European Free Handicap – Ibn Malik
2016: Earl of Sefton Stakes – Mahsoob
2016: Earl of Sefton Stakes – Mahsoob
2016: Greenham Stakes – Tasleet
2016: Greenham Stakes – Tasleet
2016: Rose Bowl Stakes – Mokarris
2016: Rose Bowl Stakes – Mokarris
2016: Bonham Thoroughbred Stakes – Thikrivaat
2016: Bonham Thoroughbred Stakes – Thikrivaat
2017: Queensferry Stakes – Kimbrella
2017: Queensferry Stakes – Kimbrella
2017: Gimcrack Stakes – Sands Of Mali
2017: Gimcrack Stakes – Sands Of Mali
2018: Kilvington Stakes – Pretty Baby
2018: Kilvington Stakes – Pretty Baby
2018: Sandy Lane Stakes – Sands Of Mali
2018: Sandy Lane Stakes – Sands Of Mali
2018: Eternal Stakes – Dance Diva
2018: Eternal Stakes – Dance Diva
2018: Bunbury Cup – Burnt Sugar
2018: Bunbury Cup – Burnt Sugar
2018: Queensferry Stakes – Kimbrella
2018: Queensferry Stakes – Kimbrella
2018: British Champion Sprint Stakes – Sands Of Mali
2018: British Champion Sprint Stakes – Sands Of Mali
2019: Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes – Rebecca Rocks
2019: Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes – Rebecca Rocks
2019: Eternal Stakes – Tapisserie
2019: Eternal Stakes – Tapisserie
2018: Pipalong Stakes – Exhort
2018: Pipalong Stakes – Exhort
2019: Summer Stakes – Royal Intervention
2019: Summer Stakes – Royal Intervention
2020: Scottish Sprint Fillies’ Stakes – Exceptional
2020: Scottish Sprint Fillies’ Stakes – Exceptional
2020: Firth of Clyde Fillies’ Stakes – Umm Kulthum
2020: Firth of Clyde Fillies’ Stakes – Umm Kulthum
2020: Cambridgeshire Handicap – Majestic Dawn
2020: Cambridgeshire Handicap – Majestic Dawn
2020: Silver Tankard Stakes – Pythagoras
2020: Silver Tankard Stakes – Pythagoras
2021: Norfolk Stakes – Perfect Power
2021: Norfolk Stakes – Perfect Power
2021: Beverley Bullet – Tis Marvellous
2021: Beverley Bullet – Tis Marvellous
2022: Norfolk Stakes – The Ridler
2022: Norfolk Stakes – The Ridler
2022: Beverley Bullet – Tis Marvelous
2022: Beverley Bullet – Tis Marvelous
In France
In France
2008: Prix de Seine-et-Oise – Utmost Respect
2008: Prix de Seine-et-Oise – Utmost Respect
2015: Prix du Gros-Chene – Muthmir
2015: Prix du Gros-Chene – Muthmir
2015: Prix Maurice de Gheest – Muhaarar
2015: Prix Maurice de Gheest – Muhaarar
2018: Prix Sigy – Sands Of Mali
2018: Prix Sigy – Sands Of Mali
In Dubai
In Dubai
2013: UAE 2,000 Guineas – Soft Falling Rain
2013: UAE 2,000 Guineas – Soft Falling Rain
2013: Al Fahidi Fort – Mushreq
2013: Al Fahidi Fort – Mushreq
2013: UAE Oaks – Shuruq
2013: UAE Oaks – Shuruq
2013: Godolphin Mile – Soft Falling Rain
2013: Godolphin Mile – Soft Falling Rain
2014: Singspiel Stakes – Mushreq
2014: Singspiel Stakes – Mushreq
2015: UAE 2,000 Guineas – Maftool
2015: UAE 2,000 Guineas – Maftool
2015: Firebreak Stakes – Tamarkuz
2015: Firebreak Stakes – Tamarkuz
2015: Nad Al Sheba Trophy – Almoonqith
2015: Nad Al Sheba Trophy – Almoonqith
2015: Jebal Ali Sprint – Muarrab
2015: Jebal Ali Sprint – Muarrab
2015: Burj Nahaar – Tamarkuz
2015: Burj Nahaar – Tamarkuz
2015: Godolphin Mile – Tamarkuz
2015: Godolphin Mile – Tamarkuz
2016: Jebel Ali Mile – Sefri
2016: Jebel Ali Mile – Sefri
2016: Mahab Al Shimaal – Muarrib
2016: Mahab Al Shimaal – Muarrib
2016: Meydan Sprint – Fityaan
2016: Meydan Sprint – Fityaan
2016: Abu Dhabi Championship – Khusoosy
2016: Abu Dhabi Championship – Khusoosy
2016: Dubai Golden Shaheen – Muarrab
2016: Dubai Golden Shaheen – Muarrab