Hayley Turner, who has ridden more than 1,000 winners and reached many landmarks in a 25 year career, announced her immediate retirement to start a family

Hayley Turner has announced she has quit her trailblazing riding career to start a family. The 42-year-old made her debut in 2000 and went on to become the winning-most female jockey in British racing. With a record of 1,022 British she leads Hollie Doyle, who recently passed the 1,000 winner mark, by 20.

She last rode on April 2 when scoring on her final mount, the Charlie Johnston-trained Spirit Of Jura, at Southwell and on Saturday – with all eyes on jumps racing thanks to the Grand National – revealed she was retiring. Releasing a statement on X, she said: “I have decided to retire from being a jockey following my winner at Southwell last week especially as I had my first ride at the racecourse on 27 March, 2000.

“I am very excited to also announce that I am having a baby in October, all being well, which I have been planning for the last two years. My family and I are all very excited.

“I would like to thank everyone that has supported me over the years, especially Michael Bell, David Simcock, Andrew Balding…