Racing Info

LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship

Introduction & Past Winners
Jockeys
Racing Info

Date
10 Dec 2025
Racecourse
Happy Valley
Distance
Turf, "A" Course, 1000M to 1650M

Race Results

1st Leg 2nd Leg 3rd Leg 4th Leg
Jockey Card No. Placing Score Card No. Placing Score Card No. Placing Score Card No. Placing Score Total Score
1 Ryan Moore 10 8 0 3  1 12 4 11 0 7 1 12 24
2 DH Hugh Bowman 5 12 0 9 10 0 3 1 12 2 7 0 12
2 DH William Buick 11 1 12 5 12 0 7 12 0 8 11 0 12
4 Zac Purton 8 2 6 10 6 0 2 2 6 1 10 0 12
5 Vincent Ho Chak-yiu 4 7 0 1 3 4 6 3 4 4 8 0 8
6 DH Rachel King 12 10 0 12 2 6 8 8 0 6 5 0 6
6 DH Umberto Rispoli 3 6 0 7 9 0 1 5 0 12 2 6 6
8 DH Christophe Lemaire 7 11 0 8 11 0 11 9 0 11 3 4 4
8 DH James McDonald 1 3 4 2 8 0 5 6 0 5 9 0 4
10 Hollie Doyle 9 4 0 11 7 0 9 4 0 9 4 0 0
11 Mickael Barzalona 6 9 0 6 4 0 10 10 0 3 12 0 0
12 Joao Moreira 2 5 0 4 5 0 12 7 0 10 6 0 0

Racing Statistics

Zac Purton

Best LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) Result: Champion (2017, 2020 and 2021)

Last year's result of the IJC: 8th (4 point)

Key Stats:

Zac Purton has competed in the last five editions of the IJC, delivering solid results in the 1650m races. From 10 rides over this distance, he has recorded 2 wins, 3 seconds, and 1 third, with at least one horse finishing in the top three every year except 2022.

Horses on Radar Race 4 No.8 BEAUTY THUNDER
Race 5 No.10 YOUTH POWER
Race 7 No.2 FLYING FORTRESS
Race 8 No.1 KYRUS DRAGON

Mickael Barzalona

Best LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) Result: Champion (2024)

Last year's result of the IJC: Champion (30 points)

Key Stats:

Mickael Barzalona has shown impressive form in short-distance races during his last three appearances (2021, 2023, and 2024) in the Championship, scoring 3 wins from 6 rides.

Horses on Radar Race 4 No.6 CAP LINER
Race 5 No.6 AMAZING GAZE
Race 7 No.10 IVY LEAGUE
Race 8 No.3 PAKISTAN LEGACY

Hollie Doyle

Best LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) Result: Second (2021 and 2024)

Last year's result of the IJC: Second (12 point)

Key Stats:

Doyle has participated in the IJC for the past five years, scoring a win in three editions and demonstrating strong performance.

Horses on Radar Race 4 No.9 STAR PERFORMER
Race 5 No.11 YIU CHEUNG VICTORY
Race 7 No.9 THRIVING BROTHERS
Race 8 No.9 MR DESIRA

James McDonald

Best LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) Result: Second (2011、2021 and 2024)

Last year's result of the IJC: Second (12 point)

Key Stats:

James McDonald, who once again claims the title of Longines World's Best Jockey this year, has competed in this event for the past four years. In eight rides over the 1650m distance, he has achieved 2 wins and 1 third, showcasing excellent ability.

Horses on Radar Race 4 No.1 HEALTHY HEALTHY
Race 5 No.2 STAR MAC
Race 7 No.5 ANOTHER ZONDA
Race 8 No.5 AKASHVANI

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