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!!

[keithknight]

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.

[paulwhitfield]

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

[leeharris]

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.

[EamonnDowney-xssc]

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

[sirloin]

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

[horstjunkermann]

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

[davidchambers]

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

[cliveelliot]

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

[Kess-rygz]

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

[pompeychris]

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

[chrishodgson]

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

[RoboticRaindrops]

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.

[richardmoore]

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

[talisfinney]

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

[MartinOates-rt]

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

[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 ! '

[christiphermeadows]

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 the best for the future...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[bazglsgw]

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

[Imastatman]

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