Charlie Appleby praises Billy Loughnane following a Listed victory, sharing an unexpected reason for their collaboration
Young Jockey Billy Loughnane and Trainer Charlie Appleby Form Promising Partnership
A promising and successful partnership between jockey Billy Loughnane and trainer Charlie Appleby has been flourishing in the world of British flat racing. The collaboration, which was initially encouraged by Appleby's children, has seen Loughnane secure ten victories from 18 rides for a 61% strike-rate [1].
Loughnane, who has been described as a young rider with a lot of talent by Appleby, made his first success for the trainer at Wolverhampton in 2023 [2]. Since then, the duo has achieved significant milestones, including wins at key meetings such as Newmarket and Kempton Park. Loughnane rode Appleby's horses in high-profile races, securing victories in Listed stakes and maiden events [3][4].
One of their most notable wins came when Silent Love, an Appleby-trained horse, won a Listed race at Newmarket under Loughnane's ride, showcasing tactical skill and teamwork [3]. The partnership has also dominated certain stakes races at Kempton, reflecting a deep and effective collaboration within the Godolphin racing operation.
Looking forward, Loughnane aims to push further towards jockeys’ championships and group-level success with Appleby’s stable. He is focused on improving his numerical wins and establishing himself as a top jockey while benefiting from Appleby’s elite training facilities and a pipeline of high-quality horses [2].
Meanwhile, another promising young talent has emerged in the form of Inis Mor, a Galiway two-year-old trained by David Menuisier. Inis Mor made her debut for the Quantum Leap Racing syndicate in the 7f Pat Smullen Memorial Novice Stakes, where she was ridden by Sean Levey to a victorious finish [5].
Appleby has mentioned that Silent Love can go up to Group 3 level after her Listed win, and his team is considering a race in France for the horse [6]. As for Inis Mor, her win was significant as she is a Galiway two-year-old for the Quantum Leap Racing syndicate, who also own Group 1-winning stablemate Tamfana [7].
Charlie Appleby and his team are excited about the potential of these young horses and the future of their partnership with Loughnane. With strong ownership support and a shared ambition for further success, the partnership is widely seen as on an upward trajectory with high expectations for significant achievements in the near future.
References: 1. BBC Sport 2. Racing Post 3. At The Races 4. Sky Sports Racing 5. Racing Post 6. Racing UK 7. Racing Post
Sports racing, specifically horse-racing, has been a significant domain for the flourishing partnership between young jockey Billy Loughnane and trainer Charlie Appleby. Most notably, they achieved a Listed race win with Silent Love at Newmarket, displaying tactical skill and teamwork. Looking ahead, the partnership aims to strive for jockeys’ championships and group-level success in horse racing.
