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WilliamBuick
Danish Flat jockey William Buick shared the champion apprentice title before winning British Classics and becoming a champion jockey.
Who is Buick
William Buick, a Danish Flat jockey, shared the British flat racing champion apprentice title in 2008, the first clear signal of a career that would be built around the sport's biggest races. He progressed to British Classic success, with the St Leger and Derby among the contests he has won. Adayar, Pinatubo and Ghaiyyath are among the notable horses he has ridden, a list that shows the range of his career. He is 38 and riding in the 2026 season, with British flat racing Champion Jockey honours to his name. The apprentice award came before his Classic breakthrough, and the championship titles followed later. That path from early recognition to Classic victories and champion jockey status defines his Flat career.
Buick: quick answers
Born on 22 July 1988, William Buick is 38 years old.
His victories include the St Leger Stakes, the Derby Stakes and the 2000 Guineas, plus he was British flat racing Champion Apprentice and Champion Jockey.