Stephen Donohoe
Stevie Donohoe (born February 28, 1984) is a flat racing jockey, British Champion Apprentice 2006. The Athlone man rode 44 winners in 2006 and finished four ahead of his main challengers.[1]
He sealed the prestigious award with victory on a 14/1 shot, Show Trial, at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland.
Donohoe established himself as one of Ireland’s most promising jockeys and by winning the Lester Award for Apprentice Jockey of the Year, he followed in the footsteps of the likes of Seb Sanders and Ryan Moore.[2]
Donohoe, who also spent some time racing in California, began his career in Athlone with Gerry Moran, before joining RACE in Kildare and training under Christy Roche, Dave Evans and William Musson.
Known to the racing world as stevie he is a keen golfer and enjoys live music. Currently lives in Cambridge.