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Richard Kingscote

Richard Kingscote
Richard Kingscote is a highly accomplished British flat racing rider, born in 1986. He began his career in 2004 and notably served as stable rider for Tom Dascombe. His significant achievements include winning the 2022 Epsom Derby on Desert Crown, the 2022 Champion Stakes, and the 2014 Irish St. Leger. He was also the British All-Weather Champion in 2020/21, boasting over 1,600 career victories. Kingscote has extensive international experience, having competed across various countries. He recently undertook a short-term stint in Hong Kong, securing his first wins there in March 2025.
Hong Kong racing

Kingscote hopes lightweight ride will be a Force: ‘it’s worth doing hopefully’

British jockey will get down to 117lb to ride Ricky Yiu’s progressive galloper in Sunday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Yuen lights up Sha Tin with a debut victory at her second ever ride in Hong Kong

Hong Kong racing hits record high for tourists in flying start to Year of Horse

More than 92,000 fans, including at least 20,000 tourists, make the trip for the first meeting of the Lunar New Year.

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