Which Australian Jockey has the most Group One Wins?
- Damien Oliver tops the list with 129 Group 1 wins
- George Moore held the record with 126 wins until Damien surpassed him
- James McDonald, among active jockeys, has 116 Group 1 wins
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With six jockeys having brought up 100 Group 1 wins, including two who are still riding, there have been some big numbers achieved in Australian Racing history.
- 6. Hugh Bowman (102 Group 1 wins)
- 5. Jim Cassidy (104 Group 1 wins)
- 4. Roy Higgins (108 Group 1 wins)
- 3. James McDonald (116 Group 1 wins)
- 2. George Moore (126 Group 1 wins)
- 1. Damien Oliver (129 Group 1 wins)
- Most Australian Group Ones Jockey wins FAQ
Damien Oliver now sits on top of this list with 129, taking over from George Moore (126) who retired from race riding in 1971 and held the record for decades, an amazing achievement given there are many more Group 1's run now.
The list for most Group 1 wins by an Australian jockey can be found below:
6. Hugh Bowman (102 Group 1 wins)
Group 1 wins include: Cox Plate (x4), Chipping Norton (x4), Hong Kong Derby (x2), Golden Slipper.
5. Jim Cassidy (104 Group 1 wins)
Group 1 wins include: Melbourne Cup (x2), Caulfield Cup (x2), Cox Plate, Golden Slipper.
4. Roy Higgins (108 Group 1 wins)
Group 1 wins include: Melbourne Cup (x2), Cox Plate (x2), VRC Oaks (x5), Victoria Derby (x4).
3. James McDonald (116 Group 1 wins)
Group 1 wins include: Champions Sprint (x4), Caulfield Guineas (x3), Hong Kong Cup (x3), Melbourne Cup.
2. George Moore (126 Group 1 wins)
Group 1 wins include: AJC Derby (x5), Sydney Cup (x3), Doncaster Handicap (x3), Cox Plate (x2),
1. Damien Oliver (129 Group 1 wins)
Group 1 wins include: Melbourne Cup (x3), Caulfield Cup (x4), VRC Oaks (x7), Victoria Derby (x6).
Most Australian Group Ones Jockey wins FAQ
Which Australian jockey has the most Group One wins?
Damien Oliver holds the Australian record of Group One wins with 129.
The last of those came in the 2023 Underwood Stakes aboard Alligator Blood.
How many Group Ones has Michelle Payne won?
Michelle Payne has ridden 5 Group One winners.
That famously includes the 2015 Melbourne Cup on Prince Of Penzance
How many Group One races are there in Australia?
Australia has 74 Group One races throughout a season, which starts at the beginning of August each year and runs for 12 months.
How many Group Ones has James McDonald won?
James McDonald has ridden 116 Group One winners.
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