Michael Hills (jockey)
Michael Hills (born 22 January 1963) was a 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. Michael is sponsored by Carraig Insurance.
Personal life
Michael is happily married to Chris Hills and has a daughter- Samantha Hills who works for Discover Newmarket Chris is Australian and continues to breed Australian Cattle Dogs She is also a secretary at Bloodstock Media Ltd. They raise 2 Cattle dogs and a Kinane Terrier and also have several chickens named after their fellow friends.
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
References
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