Michael Hills (jockey)
Michael Hills (born 22 January 1963) is a retired British flat racing jockey. He is twin brother to Richard Hills and their father is racehorse trainer Barry Hills. He is now a BHA Jockey coach Michael has a series of hobbies, such as darts and snooker, he also breeds Australian Finches
Personal life
Michael is happily married to Chris Hills and has a daughter- Samantha Totman (Nee Hills) Chris is Australian and the Racing secretary at Joseph Parr Racing.
British career wins
- 1979 – 5
- 1980 – 13
- 1981 – 10
- 1982 – 15
- 1983 – 39
- 1984 – 41
- 1985 – 39
- 1986 – 40
- 1987 – 75
- 1988 – 76
- 1989 – 77
- 1990 – 61
- 1991 – 65
- 1992 – 91
- 1993 – 86
- 1994 – 89
- 1995 – 74
- 1996 – 80
- 1997 – 84
- 1998 – 61
- 1999 – 92
- 2000 – 73
- 2001 – 58
- 2002 – 65
- 2003 – 57
- 2004 – 66
- 2005 – 56
- 2006 – 69
- 2007 – 50
- 2008 – 47
- 2009 – 57
Major wins
- Ascot Gold Cup – (1) – Arcadian Heights (1994)
- Champion Stakes – (1) – Storming Home (2002)[1]
- Coronation Stakes – (2) – Rebecca Sharp (1997), Maids Causeway (2005)[2]
- Derby – (1) – Shaamit (1996)[3]
- Dewhurst Stakes – (4) – Huntingdale (1985), Scenic (1988, dead heat), In Command (1996), Distant Music (1999)
- Fillies' Mile – (1) – Silk Slippers (1989)
- Golden Jubilee Stakes – (2) – Owington (1994), Royal Applause (1997)
- Haydock Sprint Cup – (2) – Royal Applause (1997), Red Clubs (2007)
- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – (1) – Pentire (1996)
- King's Stand Stakes – (1) – Equiano (2010)
- Lockinge Stakes – (1) – First Island (1997)
- Middle Park Stakes – (2) – First Trump (1993), Dark Angel (2007)
- Nassau Stakes – (1) – Ryafan (1997)
- Nunthorpe Stakes – (2) – Handsome Sailor (1988), La Cucaracha (2005)
- Prince of Wales's Stakes – (1) – First Island (1996)
- Queen Anne Stakes – (1) – Nicolotte (1995)
- Sun Chariot Stakes – (1) – Spinning Queen (2006)
- Sussex Stakes – (1) – First Island (1996)
- Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp – (1) – Handsome Sailor (1988)
- Prix d'Ispahan – (1) – Sasuru (1997)
- Prix Jean Prat – (1) – Golden Snake (1999)
- Prix Morny – (1) – Hoh Magic (1994)
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- Hong Kong Cup – (1) – First Island (1996)
- Irish 1,000 Guineas – (2) – Nicer (1993), Hula Angel (1999)
- Irish Champion Stakes – (1) – Pentire (1995)
- Matron Stakes – (1) – Pixie Erin (1987)
- National Stakes – (1) – Lockton (1986)
- Pretty Polly Stakes – (1) – Lady Upstage (2000)
- Premio Vittorio di Capua – (1) – Nicolotte (1995)
- Dubai Golden Shaheen – (1) – State City (2003)
- The Clash of the Titans Thumbelina Trophy – (1)
- Bonjour Tristesse (2000)
See also
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