Hayley Turner Retires, Prepares for Motherhood

Hayley Turner, a pioneering figure in British horse racing, has announced her retirement from the sport following a remarkable 25-year career, as she prepares to welcome her first child. Turner, 42, became the first female jockey to ride a Group One winner outright in Britain, achieving this milestone with victories in the July Cup and Nunthorpe Stakes in 2011. She has ridden over 1,000 winners, becoming the first woman to reach 100 Flat winners in a calendar year in 2008. Her career, marked by successes and challenges, including injuries and a brief retirement in 2015, has left a significant legacy for female jockeys. Turner expressed gratitude to her support network and announced her excitement for her new life chapter, focusing on her upcoming motherhood. Her last race was a victory at Southwell, which coincidentally was where she began her career in 2000.