Quick Info
| Profession | Jockey |
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| Nationality | British |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kieren Fox is a British jockey who rode 223 winners in Britain, along with success abroad. He retired from racing to focus on family life and financial stability, then returned to the saddle after about six years and recorded a dead-heat win on his first winner after returning. He returned to riding in February 2026 and had 238 British career winners as of October 2026. |
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Personal Life
| Gambling | He has spoken publicly about a gambling addiction that required a spell in rehab. |
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| Work After Retirement | After retiring from riding, he took up road tarmacing work. |
Relationships & More
| Trainer Association | Rode most of his winners for trainer John Best, who was a major supporter of his career. |
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| Return Mentor | Michael Attwater, his former boss, supported his return to racing. |
Family
| Children | He has children and has said he wants to be a good role model for them and spend more time with them. |
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Career
| Riding Record | Rode 223 winners in Britain. |
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| Notable Win | Won the Grosser Preis von St Moritz on the snow aboard Berrahri. |
| Retirement | Announced retirement from riding to pursue road tarmacing work, citing financial pressures and family priorities. |
| Comeback | Returned to riding in February 2026 after about six years away and dead-heated for his first winner back in the saddle. |
| Suspension | Received a 10-day suspension from Wolverhampton stewards for insufficient effort on a ride. |
| Latest British Career Winners | 238 (as of October 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He has spoken openly about recovering from a gambling problem and calling for better financial education for young jockeys. | |
| 2. He won the Grosser Preis von St Moritz on the snow aboard Berrahri. |
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