Michael Hills (jockey)
Michael Hills (born 22 January 1963) is a retired British flat racing jockey. He is twin brother to Richard Hills and their father is racehorse trainer Barry Hills. Michael has a series of hobbies, such as darts and snooker, he also breeds Canaries and Finches Michael is sponsored by Carraig Insurance.
Personal life
Michael is happily married to Chris Hills and has a daughter- Samantha Hills who works for RacingBreaks.com - Racing Days and Hotel Stays. Chris is Australian and the Racing secretary at Rebel Racing.
British career wins
- 1979 - 5
- 1980 - 13
- 1981 - 10
- 1982 - 15
- 1983 - 39
- 1984 - 41
- 1985 - 39
- 1986 - 40
- 1987 - 75
- 1988 - 76
- 1989 - 77
- 1990 - 61
- 1991 - 65
- 1992 - 91
- 1993 - 86
- 1994 - 89
- 1995 - 74
- 1996 - 80
- 1997 - 84
- 1998 - 61
- 1999 - 92
- 2000 - 73
- 2001 - 58
- 2002 - 65
- 2003 - 57
- 2004 - 66
- 2005 - 56
- 2006 - 69
- 2007 - 50
- 2008 - 47
- 2009 - 57
Major wins
- Ascot Gold Cup - (1) - Arcadian Heights (1994)
- Champion Stakes - (1) - Storming Home (2002)[1]
- Coronation Stakes - (2) - Rebecca Sharp (1997), Maids Causeway (2005)[2]
- Derby - (1) - Shaamit (1996)[3]
- Dewhurst Stakes - (4) - Huntingdale (1985), Scenic (1988, dead heat), In Command (1996), Distant Music (1999)
- Fillies' Mile - (1) - Silk Slippers (1989)
- Golden Jubilee Stakes - (2) - Owington (1994), Royal Applause (1997)
- Haydock Sprint Cup - (2) - Royal Applause (1997), Red Clubs (2007)
- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - (1) - Pentire (1996)
- King's Stand Stakes - (1) - Equiano (2010)
- Lockinge Stakes - (1) - First Island (1997)
- Middle Park Stakes - (2) - First Trump (1993), Dark Angel (2007)
- Nassau Stakes - (1) - Ryafan (1997)
- Nunthorpe Stakes - (2) - Handsome Sailor (1988), La Cucaracha (2005)
- Prince of Wales's Stakes - (1) - First Island (1996)
- Queen Anne Stakes - (1) - Nicolotte (1995)
- Sun Chariot Stakes - (1) - Spinning Queen (2006)
- Sussex Stakes - (1) - First Island (1996)
- Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp - (1) - Handsome Sailor (1988)
- Prix d'Ispahan - (1) - Sasuru (1997)
- Prix Jean Prat - (1) - Golden Snake (1999)
- Prix Morny - (1) - Hoh Magic (1994)
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- Hong Kong Cup - (1) - First Island (1996)
- Irish 1,000 Guineas - (2) - Nicer (1993), Hula Angel (1999)
- Irish Champion Stakes - (1) - Pentire (1995)
- Matron Stakes - (1) - Pixie Erin (1987)
- National Stakes - (1) - Lockton (1986)
- Pretty Polly Stakes - (1) - Lady Upstage (2000)
- Premio Vittorio di Capua - (1) - Nicolotte (1995)
- Dubai Golden Shaheen - (1) - State City (2003)
- The Clash Of The Titans Thumbelina Trophy - (1)
- Bonjour Tristesse (2000)
See also
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