Ryan’s racing background meant that becoming a Jockey was a natural progression. He began his race riding career as an apprentice for his father who himself was a successful National Hunt Jockey before becoming a successful trainer.
Ryan’s career has gone from strength to strength and his last Group One winner was at York on “Notnowcato” in August 2006.
Ryan was crowned Champion Jockey at Windsor on 4th November 2006 and has ridden 182 winners over the season.