{
  "id": 14265661,
  "title": "Flat racing's 'Billy the Kid' wants more than just title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/flat-racings-billy-the-kid-wants-more-than-just-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:31:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/articles/cwe8lgr4p763o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Billy Loughnane, the 20-year-old jockey, is set to become Flat racing's youngest champion. This marks the first time in over a century that someone so young has achieved this feat. Loughnane, from Worcestershire, had never ridden professionally four years ago. He is currently 29 winners ahead of his nearest rival, Oisin Murphy, and hopes to break Sir Gordon Richards' record of 269 winners in a calendar year. Loughnane's partnership with trainer George Boughey has been crucial to his success. He aims to continue riding at a high level until the start of December to assess his chances of breaking the record. Loughnane's meticulous record-keeping and his future celebrations with family, friends, and sponsors are also highlighted.",
  "summary": "BBC Sport speaks to Billy Loughnane, the prodigy nicknamed 'Billy the Kid' who is set to be named champion jockey on Saturday and targeting a record.",
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        "title": "Flat racing's 'Billy the Kid' wants more than just title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/flat-racings-billy-the-kid-wants-more-than-just-title-14266098",
        "published": "2026-10-13T18:31:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}