Paul O'Brien
Jockey Statistics
Paul O'Brien is a jockey with 1790 career rides 265 winners. He rides at a 14.8% strike rate. He has placed 764 times. He has earned £3.3M in prize money. His strongest track is Newcastle (6w from 11r).
Career Statistics
Win Rate
14.8%
Total Wins
265
Total Runs
1,790
Places
764
Place %
42.7%
Upcoming Entries
2 entriesRecent Form
Season Performance
Total Wins · Avg Finishing Position
- Total Wins
- Avg Position
Recent Results
| Date | Track | Race | Horse | Pos | Runners | Distance | Going |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | Newbury | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) | Western Monkey (GB) | 7 | 16 | 24.5ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-11-05 | Newbury | BetVictor Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (Div II) (GBB Race) | Radiant Walk (IRE) | 1 | 11 | 16.5ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-11-03 | Lingfield | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Race | Poets Pearl (IRE) | 6 | 9 | 16ff | Good |
| 2026-11-02 | Southwell | Southwell Racecourse Conference And Events Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race) | Backwaters (FR) | 9 | 12 | 16ff | Good |
| 2026-11-01 | Worcester | Copybet For Premier League Profit Boosts Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) | Lasko Des Obeaux (FR) | 7 | 15 | 20ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-11-01 | Worcester | Copybet Support Safer Gambling Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) | The Burren Man (GB) | 11 | 13 | 20ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-31 | Ascot | Sodexo Live! Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) | Teddy Blue (GER) | 8 | 11 | 17ff | Good |
| 2026-10-31 | Ascot | Ascot Colts And Fillies' Club Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) | Shane's Spirit (IRE) | 6 | 9 | 15.5ff | Good To Firm |
| 2026-10-29 | Stratford | 4 X 4 Tyres Mares' Maiden Hurdle Race (GBB Race) | Rosie Mahler (IRE) | 2 | 9 | 22ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-29 | Stratford | EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race (Qualifier) (Div I) (GBB Race) | Red Metal (FR) | 1 | 10 | 16.5ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-29 | Stratford | EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race (Qualifier) (Div II) (GBB Race) | King Rolo (GB) | 8 | 9 | 16.5ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-29 | Stratford | Blaze A Trail Stratford Hat-Trick Hero Handicap Hurdle Race | Yanka Blue (IRE) | 9 | 11 | 18.5ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-28 | Huntingdon | Host Your Conference At Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Race | Gallivanted (FR) | 2 | 8 | 16ff | Good |
| 2026-10-28 | Huntingdon | Advertise At Huntingdon Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) | Kauto Line (FR) | 6 | 9 | 16ff | Good |
| 2026-10-27 | Bangor-on-Dee | Bangor-On-Dee Handicap Steeple Chase | Air Apparent (IRE) | 1 | 9 | 17.5ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-27 | Bangor-on-Dee | Overton Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) | Liege Ardent (FR) | 5 | 13 | 24ff | Good To Soft |
| 2026-10-26 | Hereford | Betting.Bet Play Champion Tipster Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race (Div I) (GBB Race) | Jerseygeordie (GB) | 3 | 8 | 16ff | Good To Firm |
| 2026-10-26 | Hereford | BETTING.BET Play Champion Tipster Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race (Div II) (gbb Race) | Our Wee Horse (IRE) | 5 | 9 | 16ff | Good To Firm |
| 2026-10-22 | Ffos Las | bettingsites.co.uk Quickest Withdrawal Bookies Handicap Steeple Chase | Crystello (IRE) | 3 | 9 | 19.5ff | Soft |
| 2026-10-21 | Worcester | Richard And Ann Hitchings Memorial Mares' Novices' Hurdle Race (Herring Queen Mares' Novices' Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Div I) (GBB Race) | Boombox (IRE) | 2 | 9 | 16ff | Good To Soft |
Strike Rate by Course & Distance
Win % by course (rows) and distance band (columns). Min 1 run to show a cell.
| Course | 5f | 6f | 7f | 1m | 1m2f | 1m4f+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton | — | — | — | — | — | 15% |
| Huntingdon | — | — | — | — | — | 21% |
| Chepstow | — | — | — | — | — | 11% |
| Doncaster | — | — | — | — | — | 15% |
| Fontwell | — | — | — | — | — | 11% |
| Taunton | — | — | — | — | — | 7% |
| Exeter | — | — | — | — | — | 10% |
| Newbury | — | — | — | — | — | 9% |
Going Performance
Based on 1839 recent results stored in our database for this jockey.
Distance Performance
Based on 1839 recent results stored in our database for this jockey.
Course Specialists
Where this jockey rides most successfully (minimum 3 rides at a track).
Class Performance
Win rates by race class (1–7).
Seasonality
Monthly win rate across stored results.
Trainer Partnerships
Most successful trainers this jockey rides for (minimum 3 rides).
Owner Partnerships
Top owners whose horses this jockey rides (minimum 2 runners).
Surface Split
Turf vs All-Weather strike rates.
Turf
Runs
1828
Wins
271
Win Rate
15%
AW
Runs
11
Wins
0
Win Rate
0%
Flat vs Jumps
Separate stats for each racing code.
Runs
1838
Wins
271
Win %
15%
Place %
43%
Runs
1
Wins
0
Win %
0%
Place %
0%
Biggest Wins
Most valuable victories from stored results.
Betfair Exchange Trophy (Premier Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)
Luccia (GB) · Ascot · 23 Dec 2023
Bar One Racing '100% Football Acca Boost On Self Service Betting Terminals' Handicap Hurdle (Listed)
Washington (GB) · Fairyhouse (IRE) · 1 Dec 2024
JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
One Horse Town (IRE) · Cheltenham · 15 Nov 2025
Ladbrokes Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Klub De Reve (FR) · Kempton · 21 Feb 2026
William Hill Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
Lord Du Mesnil (FR) · Haydock · 20 Feb 2021
Betway Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase
Lord Du Mesnil (FR) · Haydock · 21 Dec 2019
Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Teddy Blue (GER) · Kempton · 14 Mar 2026
Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed)
Ascending Lark (GB) · Punchestown (IRE) · 29 Apr 2025
Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Castle Robin (IRE) · Sandown · 4 Feb 2023
My Pension Expert Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Brentford Hope (GB) · Haydock · 30 Mar 2024
Market Performance
Starting prices of winners — average, extremes, and distribution.
Avg Winner SP
5.8/1
Shortest Winner
0.1/1
Biggest Winner
50/1
Winner SP Distribution
Top Horses
Horses this jockey has the best record on (minimum 2 rides together).
Draw Performance
Win rates by relative draw position (low / mid / high third of the field).