Jody McGarvey (born 14 November 1990) is a retired Irish
jockey
A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase (horse racing), steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word "jockey" originated from England and was used ...
who competed in
National Hunt racing
National Hunt Racing, also known as Jump Racing, is a form of horse racing particular to many European countries, including, but not limited to: France, horse racing in Great Britain, Great Britain and horse racing in Ireland, Ireland. Jump Racin ...
. McGarvey rode the winners of 173 races in a career which began in 2012 and ended with his retirement after riding at
Punchestown
Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is known as the home of Irish Jumps Racing and plays host to the annual Punchestown Irish Nationa ...
on 1 May 2025. He was particularly associated with horses owned by
J. P. McManus
John Patrick McManus (born 10 March 1951) is an Irish businessman and racehorse owner. He was a major shareholder of Manchester United until his stake was bought out by Malcolm Glazer in 2005.
Early life
McManus was born in Limerick, Ireland, ...
, for whom he rode the winners of three Grade 1 races.
Major wins
Ireland
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Ryanair Novice Chase
The Barberstown Castle Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt racing, National Hunt Steeplechase (horse racing), Steeplechase in Ireland which is open to Horse racing, horses aged five years or older. It is run at ...
- (1) Great Field (2017)
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Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final
The Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to mares aged four years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse Racecourse over a distance of about 2 miles and ...
- (1) Skyace (2021)
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Underwriting Exchange Gold Cup Novice Chase - (1) Janidil (2021)
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Drinmore Novice Chase - (1) I Am Maximus (2023)
References
1990 births
Living people
Irish jockeys
Sportspeople from Coleraine, County Londonderry
Jockeys from Northern Ireland
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