Jason Hart has been crowned Cock O’ The North for the second consecutive year, following another outstanding season in the saddle which saw him ride 89 winners across the 16 qualifying racecourses.

Hart successfully defended the prestigious title he won in 2025, demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout a competition that spans almost eight months of the Flat racing season.

The Cock O’ The North gets underway at Doncaster on Lincoln Day in March, marking the traditional start of the British Flat turf season, and concludes at the same racecourse on November Handicap Day. With racing taking place across 16 racecourses throughout the season, the competition rewards not just success, but the dedication and consistency required to maintain a winning tally from early spring through to late autumn.

The long-established title encompasses Yorkshire's nine racecourses, the Scottish tracks of Ayr, Hamilton Park and Musselburgh, alongside Haydock, Carlisle, Newcastle and Chester.

Speaking about the significance of the award, Hart said:

“The Cock O' The North is a very sought after prize. All the southern jockeys at the beginning of the season ask who's going to win it and as the season progresses it is the talk of the weighing room.

"It's a prestigious award that has been going on for a hell of a lot of years and it's something that matters to us.”

Hart's back-to-back victories underline his remarkable consistency and success across the northern racing circuit, further cementing his reputation as one of the region's leading jockeys.

With its long history and fiercely competitive nature, the Cock O’ The North remains one of the most respected accolades among jockeys riding in the north, making Hart's second consecutive victory a particularly impressive achievement.