Billy Loughnane Reaches 200-Win Mark For The Year

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Billy Loughnane rode his 200th winner of the year aboard Dandy Khan (Dandy Man) in a Lingfield handicap on Monday. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a memorable campaign and his ridden frequently for Georgey Boughey, as well as Charlie Appleby. Loughnane, a former champion apprentice also rode his first Group 1 winner with Rebel's Romance (Dubawi) in the G1 Grosser Preis von Berlin in Germany.

Loughnane told Sky Sports Racing, “It's been on my mind since I hit 100 earlier in the year and a goal I set up.

“I wouldn't be able to do it without my agent, Tony Hind, so I have to give him a massive shout and all the trainers that have supported me – George, Charlie, everyone at team Godolphin and I also have to mention dad [Mark Loughnane].

“I've had great support and without everyone I couldn't be here.”

Loughnane's previous highest win total was 162 from the 2024 season.

“I'm very lucky and I want to go racing every day and ride as much as possible,” continued Loughnane.

“To be able to start getting some quality there is great and what we all dream of. Next year I have some targets I want to be ticking off again, like some more Group 1s, and I'll be trying.

“Whether it's next year or in years to come, winning the title would be my main goal – it's everyone's goal really. I'm going to be trying to do it as best as I can. I've got some stiff opposition to try to pass, but I'll be giving it my best shot.”

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