A Day In The Life: Hayley Turner, professional jockey | In pursuit of 1,000 winners

MansionBet ambassador Hayley Turner is the most successful female jockey of all time, with 900 winners to her name. Having recently reached that huge milestone, we spent the day with Hayley to get an insight into the world of a professional jockey.
Hayley is seen as a trailblazer for women in horse racing, having helped inspire a new generation of supremely talented jockeys. She was the first female to win the apprentice title, ride a winner in the Queen's colours, ride 100 winners in a year and to win a Group 1.
In a career spanning more than 20 years, Hayley talks about some of the highs and lows, including her retirement and subsequent return to racing back in 2018. We follow Hayley's packed routine from her early start, long drives, riding out for trainers, hitting the gym and finally competing in a race.
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[@Lifesaver.ponies]

I thought Id share this... The mare who was shown being tacked up and ridden is actually my current horse! My brother got interested in being a jockey and was watching this and figured out that was my horse, loved seeing this!!

[@keithknight1686]

When the next history of flat racing is written there will be a chapter dedicated to Hayley Turner. She has opened the doors that has allowed Holly Doyle and all the other female jockeys to have the careers they presently enjoy. A true trailblazer; someone who helped change flat racing for the better.

[@paulwhitfield6313]

Hayley Turner, inspirational. Hayley found the Key to open the door for all female jockeys. Already a racing legend

[@EamonnDowney-xs4sc]

Holly Doyle has the utmost respect for Hayley. Saffie(Osbourne) calls her 'mom'. She rode a winner at Wolverhampton the other night when I was on 'owner' duty and the talented interviewer Leona Mayor whooped Hayley into the winners enclosure. All this tells you how much she is respected by her female colleagues. Here's to your 1000th Hayley...x

[@sirloin9668]

Always smiling whatever the result, a true inspiration, all the best for 1000 Hayley

[@leeharris5035]

Very interesting video Hayley. I have always admired jockeys without realising just how hard they work. Up at the crack of dawn, driving thousands of miles a year, a constant battle with the scales, risking serious injury and then being unfairly blamed if a horse doesn't win. Keep on to a thousand and then I think you are a natural for media work.

[@oddschecker]

Thanks for watching, Lee!

[@abdualimohammad8315]

​@@oddscheckerj😢😂😬😥🎉🎉a beautiful day ''

[@Kess-ry9gz]

Love Hayley. Think she'd be a very good trainer. Hope she gives it a go

[@PaulFrancisMCnama-uv6bu]

Thank you Hayley

[@cliveelliot2483]

Class act hayley, don't even consider hanging up the silks till you pass the 1000 mark!

[@horstjunkermann602]

Du bist die allerbeste Frau im Rennsport Danke das es Dich gibt

[@pompeychris]

#HayleyTurner awesome jockey and individual, her horse knowledge is right up there, I hope she takes up training, 🤔😘😃💙

[@oddschecker]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris!

[@pompeychris]

@@oddschecker very much so and thanks

[@davidchambers7622]

A great video, honesty and hard work, five stars.

[@oddschecker]

Thanks David!

[@MartinOates-r9t]

Hayley is my favourite female jockey of all time the ride on margot did was absolutely brilliant is and the ride on dream ahead was top notch she is best in the business thumbs 👍 hayley

[@talisfiney984]

Hayley's a badass would love to see her ride here in the States🍻🍺🍺 😎🤙

[@davidwright2498]

A really enjoyable video. Thank you.

[@oddschecker]

Thanks for watching, David!

[@richardmoore5458]

Hayley has been great for the sport. Long may she reign.

[@MadderMel]

I don't know what her record is on non fancied horses. 20/1 and over , but if I see Hayley Turner riding it , I'm often thinking ' This has got a squeak ! '

[@chrishodgson6302]

Nice video. Hayley is a fantastic ambassador for horse racing.

[@ollaum]

She’s brilliant! Really enjoyed watching this. Superb insight

[@oddschecker]

@@ollaum Thanks for watching!

[@oddschecker]

Glad you enjoyed it, Chris! Hayley was a brilliant subject.

[@ollaum]

@Joseph Elliott pack it in 🙄

[@urbanpulsewalks]

10:16 - Marco Ghiani, John and Wendy Jenkins, Owners Mr & Mr Goddard for Sir Rodneyredblood who won this race on 7th October 2021. Hayley came 4th on Expert Opinion.

[@Imastatman]

You're amazing. Keep it up and injury free. All the best of luck to you .

[@colinquinton5351]

Your the best keep going the winners will come

[@lebiecki78]

Hayley is a class act …..

[@christiphermeadows5348]

Been a great jockey over the years...if I were her I'd hang up the saddle n head to the media side....she'd fit in easily with her knowledge......all the best for the future...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@davidloch1022]

Brave, respect.

[@davidsaunders4408]

Haley you are one fantastic jockey 🐴✅

[@davidwalker6665]

lve met hayley turner a few times at the races really down to earth and very pleasant and asks if you are having a lovely time!!!❤❤..

[@bazglsgw1208]

Haley 'head' Turner is a great jocky i remember backing her 1st group 1 winner Dream Ahead.

[@bazglsgw1208]

@Joseph Elliott Team Haley Emma has never rode me a winner in her life. Also takes 2 two tango. Remember she was single Spencer was married.

[@jamesvaughan1590]

HAYLEY not Haley. Jockey not Jocky. You must be dyslexic

[@barryfoxall2082]

great jockey, lead the way for the girls,

[@johnkerr7286]

If I owned the Derby favourite, I would be very happy to have Hayley ride it.

[@TheSidSlot]

Love Hayley , total respect x

[@morismonnelly9612]

❤

[@leehancock8208]

Being totally honest several decades ago i wouldn't back a horse with a female jockey aboard, but since the emergence of jockeys like joanna badger and hayley Turner I've done a 360 and glad to say i was wrong 😊

[@G4RY1159]

Never been much of a fan oh Hayley

[@mickspencer2030]

A credit to her profession great jockey too👍

[@bodhi821345]

Inspiring 💪

[@youknownada2326]

Both Hayley and Pat have been banned for betting and fixing races. How ironic.

[@markashdown1314]

Pure star, a natural.

[@alanedwards6968]

Just a lovely humble lady,

[@richardwalker1880]

Haley you are a top girl and a genius and a Ledgend and a Top jockey your work rate is second to none and all that you do your simply thee best flat jockey I've ever seen and your love always shines through your beautiful eyes and your smiles Haley I'm sure you will become champion jockey sooner than you think I always pray for you and ask God to keep you injury free and safe and sound Haley your amazing darling and no one will ever live up to you I saw you ride your winner in the July Cup and u are Amazing you deserve the winners an all of the champers because you work from 4 am until sometime 11 at night you deserve to be a ambassador for racing and I love you so much Richard xxxx well done Beautiful talented Haley 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jamesvaughan1590]

HAYLEY not HALEY

[@martinleak7813]

Are you a stalker?😅

[@colinwild4151]

Hayley turner . Love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@paulkirkpatrick6371]

Haley you are a top class jockey more so than most of the jockeys riding 2 day some of these guys would not know how 2 ride a horse like you and would not be good enough 2 lace your boots if you had laces in them So keep on riding and getting winners you have been a true ambassador in horse racing and breaking down barriers which was always male dominated / ps are you still with your partner Peter Mackl

[@sandyreid2412]

Fantastic jockey and a lovely lady 👍👍

[@davidlees9096]

I love all wot this grate girl stands four she is fantastic

[@madgr6059]

I’m sorry but can’t ever forgive her for breaking up Jamie Spencer & Emma’s marriage

[@bazglsgw1208]

Haley n Balding r a good combination to follow.

[@sarkakrejcova5518]

What she forgot to mention is, that almost killing Seal of Approval at Doncaster was her own stupid fault driving the filly into the back of the horse ahead of the her. She also got the Group 1 winner injured on a number of occasions when she got to ride her in training. After that never even called to check if the filly was OK. The minute Hayley got switched for Gorge Baker, Seal of Approval started performing again, even winning a Group 1 race. Trust me, I know her personally and it was hell, having to deal with her, and having to put up with riding my horses that I put so much work into. She doesn't care about the horses. If anyone thinks she's an amazing person, don't be fooled. Arrogant and stuck up is the definition of Hayley Turner...

[@nightowl7459]

You could be correct in your description of Haley being aloof and probably doesn't care about the horse, but that I should imagine would apply to the vast majority of high profile successful jockeys or any high profile successful sportsperson who are constantly being panderd over by the media and fans, a good sportsperson has to be ruthless and calculating to become successful.

[@madgr6059]

I can’t ever forgive this arrogant bicycle for being a marriage wrecker, she’s a Trollope & doesn’t give a fig about anyone but herself with her whining voice.

[@derarmutsrentner5755]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@paulcoxon2134]

Let us know when you get a tip don't forget Hayley top jockey

[@andrew-hd8do]

Hayleys my guilty pleasure 😘

[@carradalebear840]

Along with your right hand🖐

[@andrew-hd8do]

Sure didn't she split up Jamie spencers marriage, kinky mare

[@nightowl7459]

@@carradalebear840 🤣😁

[@Maffer1985]

👏👏👏

[@davelee9527]

❤🙏

[@davidsaunders4408]

Haley you are a fantastic jockey and very pretty l will miss you when you don't ride any more take care your fan 🐴👍

[@horsecodenumbers]

I'm lucky I don't have to do all that exercise I love going to the track the horses show me who's going to win race wink wink winner winner❤️👍

[@youknownada207]

If you read this Hayley, hit me up. Think you are beautiful.

[@kirstinetermansen3227]

Hi don't you fly

[@CMOSjockey]

Pretty fancy car. I never had something that fancy when I rode. hah.

[@carradalebear840]

Donkeys at Blackpool beach only pay so much.

[@Commentssectionbingo]

We all dream of a Hayley ROI a Hayley ROI.....