Horse racing has made fortunes for its greatest jockeys and trainers — though most of that wealth comes from riding retainers, training fees and prize-money percentages rather than headline salaries. Below we rank some of the richest names in the sport by estimated net worth, with a link to each figure’s full profile.
| # | Name | Country | Role | Est. Net Worth (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Tony McCoy | Northern Ireland | Jockey (jumps) | ~£24M |
| 2 | Willie Mullins | Ireland | Trainer (jumps) | ~£20M+ |
| 3 | Frankie Dettori | Italy / UK | Jockey (flat) | ~£15–18M |
| 4 | Aidan O’Brien | Ireland | Trainer (flat) | Est. substantial |
| 5 | Hollie Doyle | England | Jockey (flat) | ~£3–4M |
| 6 | Oisin Murphy | Ireland | Jockey (flat) | ~£2.8M |
| 7 | Ryan Moore | England | Jockey (flat) | Est. several million |
| 8 | Ruby Walsh | Ireland | Jockey (jumps) | ~£1M+ |
| 9 | Rachael Blackmore | Ireland | Jockey (jumps) | Est. low millions |
| 10 | Lester Piggott | England | Jockey (flat) | Not documented |
Net-worth figures are best-available estimates and, for several figures, are not officially disclosed.
Why Jockeys and Trainers Earn Differently
Jockeys earn riding fees plus a percentage of prize money and, for the elite, owner retainers — which is why Sir Tony McCoy and Frankie Dettori built the biggest riding fortunes. Trainers such as Willie Mullins and Aidan O’Brien earn fees across huge strings plus prize-money shares and breeding interests.
The Modern Champions
Among current riders, Oisin Murphy, Hollie Doyle and Ryan Moore lead the way, while Rachael Blackmore and Ruby Walsh are jump racing’s biggest names.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest jockey of all time?
Sir Tony McCoy, with an estimated £24 million.
Who is the richest horse racing trainer?
Willie Mullins, estimated at over £20 million.