Hong Kong’s jockey ranks are set for a major boost this winter. Four highly decorated international riders have been granted Visiting Jockey’s licences.
Saffie Osborne, Maxime Guyon, Dylan Browne McMonagle and Rossa Ryan will all join the Hong Kong roster. Their arrivals will take place between November and January.
The quartet brings Classic and Group 1 success, championship honours and extensive international experience. Their presence will add further depth to Hong Kong racing.
Osborne will arrive first in November. Guyon and Ryan will follow in December, while Browne McMonagle will join in January.
The riders will arrive during one of Hong Kong racing’s busiest periods. Osborne, Guyon and Ryan can compete during LONGINES Hong Kong International Races week.
The week begins with the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship on Wednesday, 9 December at Happy Valley.
Andrew Harding, Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “Hong Kong’s jockey ranks are among the strongest in world racing and the arrival of Saffie, Maxime, Dylan and Rossa this winter underlines how highly regarded our racing is internationally.
“Between them, they bring a British Classic, a Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and multiple championship titles, and each has earned this opportunity through outstanding achievement at the highest level.”
Osborne will ride in Hong Kong from Sunday, 8 November until Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
Earlier this month, Osborne made racing history. She became the first female jockey to win a British Classic when Highwayman claimed the 250th running of the G1 St. Leger at Doncaster.
The 24-year-old partnered Highwayman for trainer Joseph O’Brien in the 2905m contest. Osborne has a career strike rate of 12% and has already ridden 394 winners.
Her career also includes Group race victories in England and Italy. She is a two-time Shergar Cup winner.
In August, Osborne captained the Great Britain & Ireland team to victory over Team Hong Kong at Ascot.
“It’s a real honour to have been invited, and I’m really looking forward to it,” Osborne said.
“I’ve watched a huge amount of racing in Hong Kong. It’s something that, over here, we will follow very closely, and it’s somewhere I’ve always dreamed of being able to go and ride.
“To be able to go and do that this winter is really special.
“I’ve been very lucky to ride in lots of different countries. I think each place you go, you learn new things, and it makes you a better jockey.
“But obviously I would love to bang in a few winners.
“I’m just really excited to experience the atmosphere. I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but the atmosphere at the races looks incredible,” she added.
Frenchman Guyon is one of the most experienced riders joining the Hong Kong ranks. He has ridden almost 3,400 winners during a 21-year career.
His record includes 58 Group 1 victories. He is also a four-time French Champion Jockey.
Guyon will ride in Hong Kong from Wednesday, 2 December 2026 until Monday, 8 February 2027.
The French star has extensive international experience. He is also a familiar face in Hong Kong after riding 15 winners there last season.
Guyon partnered Ambitious Dragon to Hong Kong Derby and Hong Kong Classic Cup success in 2011. He has also made regular visits to Hong Kong since then.
His record includes three victories in the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase. He won aboard Flintshire in 2014, Junko in 2023 and Sosie in 2025.
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