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Loughnane, 20, becomes youngest champion jockey since 1923

Loughnane, 20, becomes youngest champion jockey since 1923
BBC Sport Saturday 17 October 2026, 16:37 UTC 1 min read
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Billy Loughnane becomes the youngest rider in over a century to be crowned Britain's champion jockey as he collects his trophy at Ascot.

Billy Loughnane becomes the youngest rider in over a century to be crowned Britain's champion jockey as he collects his trophy at Ascot.
Loughnane (ORG) Billy Loughnane (PERSON) Britain (LOCATION) Ascot (ORG)
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