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Daryl Jacob
Daryl Jacob
Born on 25 August 1983, jump jockey Daryl Jacob grew up in Davidstown, near Enniscorthy, County Wexford, where his father was a landscaper. One of five children, he attended St Mary’s Primary School in Enniscorthy and Kilkenny Collage. He learnt to ride on ponies owned by a neighbour and left school to work at the yard of Dessie Hughes.
Born on 25 August 1983, jump jockey Daryl Jacob grew up in Davidstown, near Enniscorthy, County Wexford, where his father was a landscaper. One of five children, he attended St Mary’s Primary School in Enniscorthy and Kilkenny Collage. He learnt to ride on ponies owned by a neighbour and left school to work at the yard of Dessie Hughes.
After moving from Ireland to Britain initially to ride out Flat horses for Richard Hannon, he joined Robert and Sally Alner’s Dorset stable in 2003 and rode his first winner under rules on 25/1 outsider Orbicularis for Alison Thorpe in the City of Exeter Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle at Exeter on 18 December 2003.
After moving from Ireland to Britain initially to ride out Flat horses for Richard Hannon, he joined Robert and Sally Alner’s Dorset stable in 2003 and rode his first winner under rules on 25/1 outsider Orbicularis for Alison Thorpe in the City of Exeter Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle at Exeter on 18 December 2003.
He landed the first Grade 1 win on The Listener, trained by the Alners, in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in December 2006 while still a conditional jockey. He steered The Listener to an eight-length victory over Beef Or Salmon, who had won the race, now known as the Savills Chase, in three of the four previous years, with that year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner War Of Attrition back in third.
He landed the first Grade 1 win on The Listener, trained by the Alners, in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in December 2006 while still a conditional jockey. He steered The Listener to an eight-length victory over Beef Or Salmon, who had won the race, now known as the Savills Chase, in three of the four previous years, with that year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner War Of Attrition back in third.
The pair went on to win the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown in 2007 and the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup (now called the Irish Gold Cup) at Leopardstown in 2008.
The pair went on to win the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown in 2007 and the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup (now called the Irish Gold Cup) at Leopardstown in 2008.
Daryl had his first Grade 1 win in Britain on Me Voici, trained by Nick Williams, in the Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow on 28 December 2009. The following day he won another Grade 1, Newbury’s Challow Hurdle, for the same trainer on Reve De Sivola. He also rode Reve De Sivola to win a Grade 1 novice hurdle at the 2010 Punchestown festival. Later that year he won the Hennessy Gold Cup on another of Nick Williams’ horses, Diamond Harry.
Daryl had his first Grade 1 win in Britain on Me Voici, trained by Nick Williams, in the Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow on 28 December 2009. The following day he won another Grade 1, Newbury’s Challow Hurdle, for the same trainer on Reve De Sivola. He also rode Reve De Sivola to win a Grade 1 novice hurdle at the 2010 Punchestown festival. Later that year he won the Hennessy Gold Cup on another of Nick Williams’ horses, Diamond Harry.
In 2011 he joined Paul Nicholls as number two jockey to Ruby Walsh, and the trainer gave him his first Cheltenham Festival winner on Zarkandar in the 2011 Triumph Hurdle. In 2012 Nicholls provided him with the biggest success of his career when 33/1 shot Neptune Collonges landed the 2012 Grand National by a nose from Sunnyhillboy, becoming the first grey horse to win the world’s most famous steeplechase since Nicolas Silver in 1961.
In 2011 he joined Paul Nicholls as number two jockey to Ruby Walsh, and the trainer gave him his first Cheltenham Festival winner on Zarkandar in the 2011 Triumph Hurdle. In 2012 Nicholls provided him with the biggest success of his career when 33/1 shot Neptune Collonges landed the 2012 Grand National by a nose from Sunnyhillboy, becoming the first grey horse to win the world’s most famous steeplechase since Nicolas Silver in 1961.
When Walsh left Nicholls in 2013, Daryl briefly rode as the stable’s first jockey. However, the position lasted less than a year. He left in 2014 and elected to ride freelance and soon after became the retained jockey for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, a position he retained for the remainder of his career. He enjoyed his beat season in 2016/17 with 91 winners.
When Walsh left Nicholls in 2013, Daryl briefly rode as the stable’s first jockey. However, the position lasted less than a year. He left in 2014 and elected to ride freelance and soon after became the retained jockey for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, a position he retained for the remainder of his career. He enjoyed his beat season in 2016/17 with 91 winners.
Besides his major successes in Britain and Ireland for Munir and Souede, he also won the : Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil (French Champion Hurdle) on L’Ami Serge in 2017 and claimed another Grade 1 with him at the following year’s Grand National meeting in the Aintree Hurdle.
Besides his major successes in Britain and Ireland for Munir and Souede, he also won the : Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil (French Champion Hurdle) on L’Ami Serge in 2017 and claimed another Grade 1 with him at the following year’s Grand National meeting in the Aintree Hurdle.
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Probably the best-known horse he rode in Munir and Suede’s dark and light green silks was the grey Bristol De Mai, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies. Daryl won the Betfair Chase on him three times (2017, 2018, 2020) and finished third in the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup. He rode him in all but one of his nine Graded victories.
Probably the best-known horse he rode in Munir and Suede’s dark and light green silks was the grey Bristol De Mai, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies. Daryl won the Betfair Chase on him three times (2017, 2018, 2020) and finished third in the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup. He rode him in all but one of his nine Graded victories.
Another favourite to carry the double green colours was Sceau Royal, trained by Alan King. Daryl rode him in 42 of his 54 races, winning 15 times, including the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase, three Elite Hurdles, a Welsh Champion Hurdle, the Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase, Grade 2 Shloer Chase and successive wins in a Kempton Listed hurdle race.
Another favourite to carry the double green colours was Sceau Royal, trained by Alan King. Daryl rode him in 42 of his 54 races, winning 15 times, including the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices’ Chase, three Elite Hurdles, a Welsh Champion Hurdle, the Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase, Grade 2 Shloer Chase and successive wins in a Kempton Listed hurdle race.
His final Cheltenham Festival winner, Concertista, came for the same owners in the 2020 Mares’ Novices' Hurdle.
His final Cheltenham Festival winner, Concertista, came for the same owners in the 2020 Mares’ Novices' Hurdle.
He spent most of 2024 on the sidelines with a collarbone injury but returned to ride his 1,000th winner in Britain, Ireland and France when Ottizzini made all to win a 3m½f handicap hurdle at Ayr on 2 November 2024.
He spent most of 2024 on the sidelines with a collarbone injury but returned to ride his 1,000th winner in Britain, Ireland and France when Ottizzini made all to win a 3m½f handicap hurdle at Ayr on 2 November 2024.
On Saturday, 28 December 2024 he won the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick for owners Munir and Souede on Impaire Et Passe, trained by Willie Mullins, drawing clear on the run-in to win by four lengths. Daryl had already announced that it would be his last season as a jockey, but victory in that Grade 1 race prompted him to bring forward his retirement, announcing that he would finish the next day.
On Saturday, 28 December 2024 he won the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick for owners Munir and Souede on Impaire Et Passe, trained by Willie Mullins, drawing clear on the run-in to win by four lengths. Daryl had already announced that it would be his last season as a jockey, but victory in that Grade 1 race prompted him to bring forward his retirement, announcing that he would finish the next day.
His final ride was on the Joseph O’Brien-trained Mr Percy for Munir and Souede at Leopardstown on 29 December 2024, coming home twelfth of 18 finishers in the Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle.
His final ride was on the Joseph O’Brien-trained Mr Percy for Munir and Souede at Leopardstown on 29 December 2024, coming home twelfth of 18 finishers in the Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle.
He retired having achieved 1,002 wins (963 in Britian, 30 in Ireland and 9 in France), including 31 at Grade 1 level.
He retired having achieved 1,002 wins (963 in Britian, 30 in Ireland and 9 in France), including 31 at Grade 1 level.
Grand National winner: Neptune Collonges (2012).
Grand National winner: Neptune Collonges (2012).
Other big race wins include:
Other big race wins include:
In Britain
In Britain
2006: Grand Sefton Chase – I Hear Thunder
2006: Grand Sefton Chase – I Hear Thunder
2009: Persian War Novices’ Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2009: Persian War Novices’ Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2009: Presbury Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle – Pistolet Noir
2009: Presbury Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle – Pistolet Noir
2009: Scottish Borders National – L’Aventure
2009: Scottish Borders National – L’Aventure
2009: Finale Juvenile Hurdle – Me Voici
2009: Finale Juvenile Hurdle – Me Voici
2009: Challow Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2009: Challow Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2010: Victor Ludorum Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle – Me Voici
2010: Victor Ludorum Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle – Me Voici
2010: Hennessy Gold Cup – Diamond Harry
2010: Hennessy Gold Cup – Diamond Harry
2011: Adonis Juvenile Hurdle – Zarkandar
2011: Adonis Juvenile Hurdle – Zarkandar
2011: Triumph Hurdle – Zarkandar
2011: Triumph Hurdle – Zarkandar
2011: John Smith’s Top Novices’ Hurdle – Topolski
2011: John Smith’s Top Novices’ Hurdle – Topolski
2011: English Summer National – Knighton Combe
2011: English Summer National – Knighton Combe
2011: Rising Stars Novices’ Chase – Silviniaco Conti
2011: Rising Stars Novices’ Chase – Silviniaco Conti
2011: Elite Hurdle – Celestial Halo
2011: Elite Hurdle – Celestial Halo
2011: Badger Ales Trophy – The Minack
2011: Badger Ales Trophy – The Minack
2011: Amlin 1965 Chase – Master Minded
2011: Amlin 1965 Chase – Master Minded
2012: Champion Hurdle Trial – Celestial Halo
2012: Champion Hurdle Trial – Celestial Halo
2012: River Don Novices’ Hurdle – Rocky Creek
2012: River Don Novices’ Hurdle – Rocky Creek
2012: Celebration Chase – Sanctuaire
2012: Celebration Chase – Sanctuaire
2012: bet365 Gold Cup – Tidal Bay
2012: bet365 Gold Cup – Tidal Bay
2012: Elite Hurdle – Zarkandar
2012: Elite Hurdle – Zarkandar
2013: Kingwell Hurdle – Zarkandar
2013: Kingwell Hurdle – Zarkandar
2103: Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle – Easter Day
2103: Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle – Easter Day
2013: National Spirit Hurdle – Prospect Wells
2013: National Spirit Hurdle – Prospect Wells
2013: November Novices’ Chase – Dodging Bullets
2013: November Novices’ Chase – Dodging Bullets
2013: Amlin 1965 Chase – Al Ferof
2013: Amlin 1965 Chase – Al Ferof
2013: Worcester Novices’ Chase – Just A Par
2013: Worcester Novices’ Chase – Just A Par
2013: Berkshire Novices’ Chase – Wonderful Charm
2013: Berkshire Novices’ Chase – Wonderful Charm
2013: Long Distance Hurdle – Celestial Halo
2013: Long Distance Hurdle – Celestial Halo
2013: Henry VIII Novices’ Chase – Hinterland
2013: Henry VIII Novices’ Chase – Hinterland
2013: London National – There’s No Panic
2013: London National – There’s No Panic
2013: Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase – Dodging Bullets
2013: Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase – Dodging Bullets
2014: County Hurdle – Lac Fontana
2014: County Hurdle – Lac Fontana
2014: Badger Ales Trophy – Court By Surprise
2014: Badger Ales Trophy – Court By Surprise
2014: Summit Juvenile Hurdle – Peace And Co
2014: Summit Juvenile Hurdle – Peace And Co
2014: Long Walk Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2014: Long Walk Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2014: Finale Juvenile Hurdle – Bristol De Mai
2014: Finale Juvenile Hurdle – Bristol De Mai
2015: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Gitane Du Berlais
2015: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Gitane Du Berlais
2015: Rising Stars Novices’ Chase – Junction Fourteen
2015: Rising Stars Novices’ Chase – Junction Fourteen
2015: JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial – Sceau Royal
2015: JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial – Sceau Royal
2016: Altcar Novices’ Chase – Bristol De Mai
2016: Altcar Novices’ Chase – Bristol De Mai
2016: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Bristol De Mai
2016: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Bristol De Mai
2016: Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase – Vyta Du Roc
2016: Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase – Vyta Du Roc
2016: Elite Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2016: Elite Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2016: Winter Novices’ Hurdle – Messire Des Obeaux
2016: Winter Novices’ Hurdle – Messire Des Obeaux
2016: Bristol Novices’ Hurdle – Wholestone
2016: Bristol Novices’ Hurdle – Wholestone
2016: Challow Novices’ Hurdle – Messire Des Obeaux
2016: Challow Novices’ Hurdle – Messire Des Obeaux
2017: Classic Novices’ Hurdle – Wholestone
2017: Classic Novices’ Hurdle – Wholestone
2017: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Top Notch
2017: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Top Notch
2017: Select Hurdle – L’Ami Serge
2017: Select Hurdle – L’Ami Serge
2017: Charlie Hall Chase – Bristol De Mai
2017: Charlie Hall Chase – Bristol De Mai
2017: Betfair Chase – Bristol De Mai
2017: Betfair Chase – Bristol De Mai
2017: Henry VIII Novices’ Chase – Sceau Royal
2017: Henry VIII Novices’ Chase – Sceau Royal
2017: Peterborough Chase – Top Notch
2017: Peterborough Chase – Top Notch
2017: Summit Juvenile Hurdle – We Have A Dream
2017: Summit Juvenile Hurdle – We Have A Dream
2018: Relkeel Hurdle – Wholestone
2018: Relkeel Hurdle – Wholestone
2018: Finale Juvenile Hurdle – We Have A Dream
2018: Finale Juvenile Hurdle – We Have A Dream
2018: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Terrefort
2018: Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase – Terrefort
2018: Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle – Global Citizen
2018: Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle – Global Citizen
2018: Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle – We Have A Dream
2018: Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle – We Have A Dream
2018: Aintree Hurdle – L’Ami Serge
2018: Aintree Hurdle – L’Ami Serge
2018: Mildmay Novices’ Chase – Terrefort
2018: Mildmay Novices’ Chase – Terrefort
2018: Oaksey Chase – Top Notch
2018: Oaksey Chase – Top Notch
2018: Shloer Chase – Sceau Royal
2018: Shloer Chase – Sceau Royal
2018: Betfair Chase – Bristol De Mai
2018: Betfair Chase – Bristol De Mai
2019: Adonis Juvenile Hurdle – Fusil Raffles
2019: Adonis Juvenile Hurdle – Fusil Raffles
2019: Halfon Gold Cup – Janika
2019: Halfon Gold Cup – Janika
2019: Elite Hurdle – Fusil Raffles
2019: Elite Hurdle – Fusil Raffles
2019: Peterborough Chase – Top Notch
2019: Peterborough Chase – Top Notch
2020: Dawn Run Novices’ Hurdle – Concertista
2020: Dawn Run Novices’ Hurdle – Concertista
2020: Welsh Champion Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2020: Welsh Champion Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2020: Rising Stars Novices’ Chase – Ga Law
2020: Rising Stars Novices’ Chase – Ga Law
2020: Unibet Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2020: Unibet Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2020: Betfair Chase – Bristol De Mai
2020: Betfair Chase – Bristol De Mai
2021: Dipper Novices’ Chase – Messire Des Obeaux
2021: Dipper Novices’ Chase – Messire Des Obeaux
2021: Game Spirit Chase – Sceau Royal
2021: Game Spirit Chase – Sceau Royal
2021: West Yorkshire Hurdle – Indefatigable
2021: West Yorkshire Hurdle – Indefatigable
2021: Charlie Hall Chase – Fusil Raffles
2021: Charlie Hall Chase – Fusil Raffles
2021: Elite Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2021: Elite Hurdle – Sceau Royal
2023: Adonis Juvenile Hurdle – Nusret
2023: Adonis Juvenile Hurdle – Nusret
2023: Old Roan Chase – Jetoile
2023: Old Roan Chase – Jetoile
In Ireland
In Ireland
2006: Lexus Chase – The Listener
2006: Lexus Chase – The Listener
2007: John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase – The Listener
2007: John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase – The Listener
2008: Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup – The Listener
2008: Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup – The Listener
2010: Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2010: Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle – Reve De Sivola
2012: Jnwine.com Champion Chase – Kauto Stone
2012: Jnwine.com Champion Chase – Kauto Stone
2012: Ladbrokes Chase – Cristal Bonus
2012: Ladbrokes Chase – Cristal Bonus
2018: Ryanair Novice Chase – Footpad
2018: Ryanair Novice Chase – Footpad
2019: Champion Four Year Old Hurdle – Fusil Raffles
2019: Champion Four Year Old Hurdle – Fusil Raffles
2022: Paddy’s Reward Club Chase – Blue Lord
2022: Paddy’s Reward Club Chase – Blue Lord
2023: Irish Arkle Novice Chase – El Fabiolo
2023: Irish Arkle Novice Chase – El Fabiolo
2024: Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle – Readin Tommy Wrong
2024: Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle – Readin Tommy Wrong
2024: Faugheen Novice Chase – Impaire Et Passe
2024: Faugheen Novice Chase – Impaire Et Passe
In France
In France
2013: Prix La Barka (Hurdle) – Celestial Halo
2013: Prix La Barka (Hurdle) – Celestial Halo
2017: Prix du Cher (Hurdle) – Fixe Le Kap
2017: Prix du Cher (Hurdle) – Fixe Le Kap
2017: Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil (Hurdle) – L’Ami Serge
2017: Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil (Hurdle) – L’Ami Serge
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