Quick Info
| Profession | Jockey |
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| Nationality | Irish-British |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
Latest News about Billy Loughnane
19/08/2025
Loughnane achieved his first Group 1 victory aboard Rebel’s Romance at the Grosser Preis von Berlin in Hoppegarten. The win was a major milestone in his career, marking his breakthrough at the highest level of flat racing while riding for Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby.
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Bio/Wiki
| Billy Loughnane is a teenage Irish-British flat racing jockey who has rapidly become one of the most successful riders in British history. Born in Ireland and based in Britain, he is known for his exceptional talent and record-breaking achievements in his early career. |
Personal Life
| Loughnane started his journey on rocking horses and Shetland ponies, first sitting on a racehorse at age 2. He began cantering at age 10 and showjumped from age 9 to 13. Before riding professionally, he studied form for his father's horses and trained initially in Florida in 2023. |
Family
| Father | Mark Loughnane (horse trainer) |
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| Brother | Jack Loughnane |
| Mother | Clare Loughnane |
Career
| License Obtained | October 2022 |
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| First Winner | Swiss Rowe, 28/11/2022, Wolverhampton |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/billyloughnane/ | |
| https://twitter.com/billy_loughnane | |
| X | https://twitter.com/billy_loughnane |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started on rocking horses and Shetland ponies | |
| 2. First sat on racehorse at age 2 | |
| 3. First canter at age 10 | |
| 4. Showjumped from age 9-13 | |
| 5. Rode out claim in September 2023 after breaking thumb | |
| 6. Studied form for father's horses before riding | |
| 7. Trained initially in Florida (2023) | |
| 8. Planned stint with Gai Waterhouse in Australia |