{
  "id": 14266098,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:31:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/flat-racings-billy-kid-wants-183132072.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Billy Loughnane, the 20-year-old jockey, is set to become the champion flat jockey this Saturday, marking an extraordinary achievement in flat racing. At just 20, Loughnane is the youngest person to hold this title in over a century, a feat that has earned him the nickname \"Billy the Kid.\" His journey to the top began in January 2023 when he rode more than 20 winners in the first few weeks of the year, temporarily topping the flat jockey standings. Loughnane, who rode his first professional race just four years ago, expressed surprise at how quickly his career had progressed. Despite leading the championship by 29 winners, Loughnane admitted to feeling the pressure of maintaining his lead. He aims to break the record set by Sir Gordon Richards in 1947, with 269 winners in a calendar year. Loughnane's partnership with trainer George Boughey has been crucial to his success, with the pair achieving three Grade 1 victories this year, including the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Loughnane has been meticulous in his approach, maintaining a WhatsApp group to compile notes on every horse he rides. While he has not planned the celebrations for his championship win, he expects a big group of family, friends, girlfriend, and sponsors to be there to celebrate with him.",
  "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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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-13T18:31:28.000Z"
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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."
}