Champion Jockey seven times — John Francome was the most stylish jump jockey of his era and considered the finest horseman to ride over fences.
Champion Jockey seven times — John Francome was the most stylish jump jockey of his era and considered the finest horseman to ride over fences. Horse racing combines race craft, physical skill and the instinctive partnership between jockey and horse built through thousands of hours of shared experience. Career highlights included Champion Jockey 7x, 1,138 National Hunt winners. The true measure of a great horse racing athlete is the ability to perform consistently over an extended period, and John's career record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. Across a career marked by sustained excellence, John established a legacy that endures in the record books and in the lasting memory of horse racing fans worldwide. John Francome's achievements in horse racing were built on technical discipline, physical preparation and competitive commitment that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top across multiple seasons.
Seven-time Champion Jockey and 1,138 National Hunt winners
How They Played
Strategic rider known for tactical brilliance and horsemanship
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest National Hunt jockeys in British racing history
Champion Jockey 7x
Career Honours
- Champion Jockey 7x
- 1,138 National Hunt winners