Major wins
- 1,000 Guineas Stakes - Speciosa (2006)
- Prix Royal Oak - Alcazar (2005)
- Oaks d'Italia - Zanzibar (2001)
| Michael Fenton | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 18 January 1972 |
| Major racing wins | |
| Major races 1,000 Guineas Stakes (2006) Prix Royal Oak (2005) Oaks d'Italia (2001) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Speciosa | |
Michael Fenton (born 18 January 1972) is a retired three-time Group 1 winning jockey.
He won the 2001 Oaks d'Italia on Zanzibar for Michael Bell and the 2005 Prix Royal Oak on Alcazar for Hughie Morrison, but his biggest victory was in May 2006 when he won the 1,000 Guineas on Speciosa. [1]
Flat wins in Great Britain by year [1]
| Year | Wins | Runs | Strike rate | Total earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | 182 | 8 | £76,837 |
| 1994 | 39 | 408 | 10 | £306,335 |
| 1995 | 51 | 537 | 9 | £321,999 |
| 1996 | 42 | 521 | 8 | £275,285 |
| 1997 | 34 | 392 | 9 | £207,135 |
| 1998 | 38 | 447 | 9 | £238,091 |
| 1999 | 55 | 552 | 10 | £449,205 |
| 2000 | 50 | 612 | 8 | £342,975 |
| 2001 | 63 | 846 | 7 | £609,869 |
| 2002 | 76 | 793 | 10 | £670,122 |
| 2003 | 55 | 758 | 7 | £582,814 |
| 2004 | 60 | 709 | 8 | £555,658 |
| 2005 | 53 | 812 | 7 | £538,332 |
| 2006 | 56 | 906 | 6 | £637,031 |
| 2007 | 65 | 793 | 8 | £444,262 |
| 2008 | 67 | 727 | 9 | £525,275 |
| 2009 | 47 | 538 | 9 | £542,806 |
| 2010 | 27 | 421 | 6 | £209,781 |
| 2011 | 25 | 385 | 6 | £146,130 |
| 2012 | 24 | 363 | 7 | £108,814 |
| 2013 | 15 | 240 | 6 | £105,944 |
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