Paddock Punter
Jack Kennedy

Jack Kennedy

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Jack Kennedy is one of Ireland's leading National Hunt jockeys, known for his tactical awareness and strong finishing ability. Based primarily in Ireland, Kennedy has established himself as a reliable rider who excels in both hurdle and steeplechase racing. His riding style is characterized by patient, intelligent race-riding and an ability to get horses to find extra when it matters most. Kennedy has built a reputation for his professionalism and consistency, making him a sought-after jockey for trainers across Ireland and Britain.

Kennedy has enjoyed success at the highest level of National Hunt racing, riding winners at major festivals including Cheltenham and Punchestown. He has formed successful partnerships with several leading trainers and has ridden numerous Grade 1 winners throughout his career. His biggest victories have come in some of jump racing's most prestigious contests, cementing his status among the sport's elite jockeys. Kennedy continues to be retained by top connections and remains a regular fixture at Ireland's premier racecourses, consistently featuring among the leading riders in the jockeys' championship.

Recent Rides

11 April
Gerri Colombe16:00THE RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Air of Entitlement15:05THE JET2 LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Ballyfad13:55THE TURNERS MERSEY NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Good To Be Alive13:20THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Kala Conti12:45THE HALLGARTEN & NOVUM WINES MAGHULL NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
9 April
Brighterdaysahead16:05THE WILLIAM HILL AINTREE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Mange Tout13:45THE BOODLES ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
13 March
Firefox16:00THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Spinningayarn15:20THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The SPA NOVICES' HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)Bowensonfire14:00THE WILLIAM HILL COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Highland Crystal13:20THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
12 March
Staffordshire Knot16:40THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Teahupoo15:20THE PADDY POWER STAYERS' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Wodhooh14:40THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES' HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Wingmen14:00THE JACK RICHARDS NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE)Amen Kate13:20THE RYANAIR MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE) (GBB RACE)
11 March
Keep Him Company17:20THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (IN MEMORY OF SIR JOHNNY WEATHERBY) (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Relieved of Duties16:40THE DEBENHAMS JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Found A Fifty16:00THE BETMGM QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Favori de Champdou15:20THE GLENFARCLAS CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)Farren Glory14:40THE BETMGM CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Romeo Coolio14:00THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES' CHASE) (GBB RACE)Ballyfad13:20THE TURNERS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM NOVICES' HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)
10 March
Kurasso Blue17:20THE NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)Down Memory Lane16:40THE SUN RACING PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Brighterdaysahead16:00THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)Patter Merchant15:20THE TRUSTMARQUE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Winston Junior14:40THE MCCOY CONTRACTORS JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Registered as the FRED WINTER JUVENILE HURDLE) (GBB RACE)El Cairos13:20THE SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)