Stephen Donohoe

Stevie Donohoe (born 28 February 1984) is a flat racing jockey, British Champion Apprentice 2006.

The Athlone man won the title 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]t

To date he has ridden close to a 1000 winners worldwide.

Stevie has also spent some time racing in California, began his career in Athlone under the guidance of the Derwin brothers before spending time with Gerry Moran, he then joined RACE in Kildare and began training under Christy Roche, Dave Evans and William Musson.

He has successfully competed all over the world in the most prestigious races including Dubai, barbados, Saudi Arabia and the Breeders Cup.

He won the Coventry stakes at royal ascot breaking the track record on the two year old Rajasinghe.

Known to the racing world as Stevie he is a keen golfer, enjoys live music, and currently lives in Cambridge.