Quick Info
| Profession | Racing broadcaster and former flat jockey |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Leonna Mayor
29/06/2026
ITV Racing presenter Leonna Mayor announced a one-off return to riding for a charity race, her first race ride in about 13 years. She is taking part in the second annual Autism In Racing contest at Nottingham on 28/10/2026, a 1m2f race for former jockeys designed to raise funds and awareness. She said she is planning four months of gym work to prepare, and the race is linked to her younger sister Amelia, who has autism.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Leonna Mayor is a British racing presenter and analyst who previously worked as a flat-racing jockey. She is known for her work on ITV Racing and Sky Sports Racing. |
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| Public Profile | She has spoken publicly about living with vitiligo. She is an ambassador for the charity Racing To School and has supported Autism In Racing. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Racing School | Attended the racing school at Newmarket after turning 16 |
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Personal Life
| Background | Raised on a council estate in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire |
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Relationships & More
| Professional Associations | Ambassador for Racing To School; worked with Bobby Beevers at William Hill; supports Autism In Racing, founded by Bobby Beevers |
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Family
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Career
| Early Work | Stable lass with trainer Tony Carroll for a year after completing racing school |
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| Riding Career | Professional flat jockey; her first winner was Colinca's Lad at Yarmouth; rode 32 winners as an apprentice; retired from riding in 2013 after an injury |
| Broadcasting | Joined William Hill TV, then presented for Sky Sports Racing and later ITV Racing |
| Current Roles | Presenter on Sky Sports Racing and ITV Racing |
| Other Work | Modelled for the Argos catalogue as a young woman and took part in photoshoots for Zoo magazine in 2013 |
| Planned Return | Announced a one-off return to the saddle for the second annual Autism In Racing charity race at Nottingham on 28/10/2026, after about 13 years away, with four months of gym training planned |
Favourites
| Horse | Harbour Blues |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her first horse-related job was at age 13, working for a showjumper in Whitchurch named Peter Lamb. | |
| 2. She once drove a light green Fiat Punto. | |
| 3. Her early media work included appearing in Argos catalogues. | |
| 4. She was once labelled 'the world's sexiest jockey' by the press. |
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