Blake Shinn

Blake Shinn is one of Australia’s most accomplished jockeys, and the breadth of his career — success at the highest level in both Australia and Hong Kong — tells you everything about his quality. The Sydney-based veteran has been riding Group 1 winners for nearly two decades and continues to be a potent force in the competitive Sydney riding ranks. Strength in a finish, tactical intelligence, and the ability to produce his best when the stakes are highest — that’s the Blake Shinn package, and it’s exactly why leading trainers trust him implicitly with their stars.

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Shinn’s career has taken him from Sydney to Hong Kong and back, with each chapter adding to his experience and sharpening that competitive edge. His time in Hong Kong’s fiercely competitive jockey colony exposed him to world-class racing on a weekly basis, and the skills he developed there have clearly enhanced his riding back in Australia. Since returning to Sydney, he’s continued to accumulate Group 1 victories at a steady rate, forming effective partnerships with leading trainers including Chris Waller, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, and the Snowden stable. Doncaster Mile, George Ryder Stakes, Epsom Handicap — the list of Group 1 features on his resume reads like the backbone of the Sydney racing calendar. His professionalism and dedication to his craft ensure he remains a relevant force at the top of Australian racing well into the second decade of his career.

NC — Staff sports writer, australiafootball.com