Update: Captain Izzy Harrison rode Ian Bare’s Kentford Mallard to a hard-won second place in wet “going” conditions in the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Military Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at Sandown Park on 24 January 2025. You can see the race here: racingtv.com.
Izzy is a promising amateur jockey and a full-time Army Officer. As a Section Commander at The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Izzy leads approximately 30 soldiers and 40 horses on Ceremonial Operations. She has been gaining experience in racing by riding out from Wilsford Stables for trainer Seamus Mullins. In April 2024 she rode the same Kentford Mallard in the McCreery Military Forces Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton Racecourse for her first ride under rules.
Izzy has been motivated by the unique opportunities The King’s Troop provides; starting by organising the Troop Race at Larkhill Racecourse, then gaining her Amateur Rider’s Permit. The Foundation contributed financially by supplying The Troop with specialist racing kit which Izzy and the other aspiring Jockeys at the Troop are able to use; having a variety of the right kit at hand helps them to make the weight with an optimal set-up shows that their sporting efforst are valued.
