Nicola picks up her prize

Here is the proud moment Arran jockey Nicola Currie is handed the trophy after being named Great British Racing Lady Jockey of the Year.

As reported in last week’s Banner, Nicola lifted the award at the Stobart Lesters awards in London just days after riding her 100th winner which lets her turn professional.

She was the most successful lady jockey in the UK this year with 45 wins during the Flat Championship.

Busy 2019

Nicola enjoyed Christmas with her family in Shiskine before heading back to Lambourn in Berkshire, where she is based, to get back in the saddle for what promises to be a very busy 2019.

Photograph by Dan Abraham - focusonracing.com Rod Street, chief executive of Great British Racing Ltd, presents Nicola Currie with the Lady Jockey of the Year trophy at the Stobart Lesters.

Nicola Currie in the saddle.