Billy Loughnane broke the 21st century all-time winners record with his 222nd win at the invitational event at Lingfield Park on New Year’s Eve.

Earlier this year the young jockey became the first jockey to win the 200 British title in 2025, before setting his sights on another feat before the start of 2026.

Kieren Fallon set the record with 221 wins in 2003 and Oisin Murphy came close with 220 wins in 2019, a feat Loughnane has now surpassed.

Loughnan closed the gap further on Monday when he rode his father Mark’s horse Bright to victory at Newcastle, and then in the penultimate race at Wolverhampton on Tuesday night, Thomas Faulkner’s No. 1 Greed looked flawless, only for Amergit’s line to come too early in the final race.

But on the final day of the year, Loughnane reached the milestone by winning £250,000 as George Boughey’s widely-backed 4-5 favorite in BetMGM’s Golden Goal Handicap.

Loughnan told Sky Sports Racing: “I’m relieved, there was a bit of pressure today but I’m delighted to get it done and it means a lot for George too.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without George, he has been everything to me and has always supported me since the beginning of my career. I’m also delighted to have him become my 100th winner this year.

“I’ve been trying to ride as much as possible, I get bored when I’m not riding and I love my job. I’m lucky enough to be partnered with some really good horses now and I’d like to say a huge thank you to George, Dad (Mark Lonane), Charlie (Appleby) and everyone on the team at Gololphin and everyone who has supported me.

“I can’t believe I’ve broken the record, I was watching last night and the list of jockeys at the top of the list is extraordinary. I’m nowhere near as good as a lot of them but hopefully one day I can do it. It’s great and a relief, it’s been a busy last few days but it’s a great feeling.”