Location: Lambourn, Berkshire. Richard retired as a jockey after the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2015 having spent more than 25 years in the saddle. He was one of the most respected and revered jockeys in the weighing room, having won major races right across the world as well as three Champion Jockey titles. Richard has won two British Classics, but had to wait until 2013 when Sky Lantern, trained by his father-in-law Richard Hannon Snr, won the QIPCO 1000 Guineas. He quickly doubled that tally a month later winning the Investec Oaks aboard Talent.

Although retired from the saddle, his horsemanship will not be lost from the industry as he will follow in the footsteps of his late father Dessie Hughes.

Richard believes his biggest asset is his understanding of the horse from his years being a jockey. Richard regularly rides out and works them when he can, it is here that his ability to judge a horses potential is his biggest benefit to his training career.

'The past 7 years have been challenging but also extremely enjoyable. I am proud of the results achieved so far and the team behind me. The stables at Weathercock House are full, brimming with good quality horses and winners are flowing, onwards and upwards!'