Britain’s Busiest Jockey: Luke Morris eyeing 3,000 winners & why Goodwood is Glorious

Luke Morris has enjoyed so much success as a jockey and his biggest win to date still must be the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on board Alpinista, but the British rider loves Goodwood.

Morris is now angling for a staggering 3,000 winners which would make him the very first active jockey to reach this huge milestone.

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Often referred to as ‘Britain’s busiest jockey’, Morris gave bet365 an expert inside look at a typical day during peak Flat season.

Morris’ life is a relentless loop of travel, training, all for the sport of racing.

‘A life I’d never change’

Speaking ahead of Sandown, Morris explained: “Today I was up at quarter past five [am], rode out at six, hit the gym because I’ve got a bit of a lightweight today, had some breakfast, then I’m off to Sandown for four rides.”

“I’ll be home around eight o’clock for a quick dinner and then straight to bed. It gets pretty repetitive, especially with two small kids at home, but it’s a life I’d never change.”

Despite already hitting the 2,000-winner mark, the former Champion All-Weather Jockey said he’s far from done, and at 36-years-old you can see his passion.

With his sights on a milestone no other active British jockey has achieved yet, for good reason, it’s unheard of – especially now.

“To ride that many winners in today’s game, given how competitive it is, would mean everything.

“It’s a big number, but I’m working hard and would love to get there. I don’t think anyone currently riding in Britain has done it, so it’s something I’d be incredibly proud of.”

Having ridden at all of the biggest festivals across Britain, Morris believes Goodwood’s setting and atmosphere are what make it so special.

He added: “If you could pick the perfect backdrop for a racecourse, it would be Goodwood.

“It’s classy, it’s chic, it just has a really good feel to it. Compared to somewhere like Ascot, which is quite intense, Goodwood has more of a garden party vibe.

“There’s top-class racing, but it’s also a place where people can really enjoy themselves.”

But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to ride at.

Morris said: “It’s one of the trickiest tracks in the country to ride: It’s undulating, there’s a sharp bend, it really brings Jockeyship into play. You need a horse that’s agile and well-balanced. Course form counts for a lot there.”

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Morris thinks the feature adds fresh value for fans, especially at a course like Goodwood where the finishes can be unpredictable: “Especially at tracks like Goodwood, where horses are finishing fast, Position Payout definitely gives another angle for race fans. I’m sure it’ll work well.”

He also sees it as a way for punters to spot emerging talent, including young jockeys making a name for themselves through strong placings: “Billy Loughnane’s impressed everyone – what he’s achieved already is amazing. I think Position Payout will help highlight the younger jockeys who are really grafting to get the best out of horses, even if they don’t always quite get the win.”

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