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The trophies for Champion Jockey and Champion Apprentice were presented to William Buick and Billy Loughnane, respectively, while Shadwell secured the title of British Champion Owner.
On QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot, William Buick secured his second Champion Flat Jockey title in Britain, following his dominant win in 2022. Despite previous champion Oisin Murphy's return from a year-long hiatus, Buick surged ahead during the summer months, accumulating 135 wins since the championship began in May.
Murphy and Rossa Ryan are his closest competitors with 106 and 104 wins, respectively. Buick's impressive season has included notable victories in Europe and North America, as well as Modern Games' triumph in the Group OneGr.1 Lockinge Stakes.
Buick, who shared the Champion Apprentice title with David Probert in 2008, said, “It was always important to me to win the title again. There is a lot that goes into it and a lot of thanks goes to owners and trainers, my agent and my family.
“This season has been slightly different to last year, but it has been very busy and, when you are busy, especially the way it is in this country, it rolls on so quickly. You do not get much time to think about it.
“Being Champion Jockey drives me, no question about it. I also think that I am at a point in my career where I think why not keep doing it? I enjoy going racing, the winners, the support, and I enjoy being Champion Jockey.”