R Kingscote

Richard Kingscote began his career as an apprentice with Roger Charlton in 2004. That same year, he had his first ride at Epsom Downs – the course where he landed his biggest win to date in the 2022 Derby Stakes aboard Desert Crown for trainer Sir Michael Stoute. Kingscote has previously ridden in Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, France, Bahrain and Turkey. His first winner came at Lingfield in 2004. He also won the British All-Weather Jockey’s Championship in 2021. During the 2024/25 season, Kingscote rode in 10 Hong Kong meetings, winning four races from 42 mounts, including a perfect treble at Sha Tin in March from just three rides. He won the 2025 G1 Commonwealth Cup during Royal Ascot week aboard Time For Sandals before adding a further G1 win to his tally with Qirat in the 2025 Sussex Stakes. In 2025/26, he ended his first full season in Hong Kong with 16 wins. Achievements:British All-Weather Champion Jockey (2020/21). Notable Wins Include:Derby Stakes (2022 Desert Crown), Commonwealth Cup (2025 Time For Sandals), Sussex Stakes (2025 Qirat), Champion Stakes (2022 Bay Bridge), Flying Five Stakes (2018 Havana Grey), Irish St Leger (2014 Brown Panther), G2 Dubai Gold Cup (2015 Brown Panther), G2 Queen Mary Stakes (2012 Ceiling Kitty). Hong Kong Career Wins (at start of 2026/27 season):20 (win strike rate 4.2%).