Shane Cotter

Cheltenham 12-March-2026 @CheltenhamRaces Ask Brewster gives Shane Cotter his 1st Featival success winning Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase pictured with Mom and Dad Cathy & James and girlfriend Aoibhe Kearney. #cheltenhamemotion

Britway Belle made a striking debut in Sunday's #REDMILLS & Michael Cooney & Sons Ltd 4yo Mares Maiden under Shane Cotter for Denis Murphy 🏇 This exciting daughter of Getaway is a homebred by the Cotter family 👏 #FeedYourDesireToWin

‘Britway Belle’ (orange cap) @ShaneCotter19 winner of the 4yo mares maiden in Loughrea for @BallyboyStables a daughter of Getaway @coolmorestud

Initial entries for the #tattscheltenham February Sale @CheltenhamRaces include: HITINTHEHEADLINES @BallyboyStables (Harzand 4yo G) a very impressive debut winner of his @irishp2p maiden at Tallow. His sire is on fire and he looks a very exciting prospect. #FutureStar

Two winners across the weekend at Ballingarry and Inchydoney were key to 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 claiming the Under-21 title. Remarkably, this is only Shane's first season in the saddle, and he rode 15 winners in the space of just five months.

With only two weekends of racing remaining, Shane Cotter holds an unassailable lead in the INHSC Novice Riders Series but only 5 points separates Sophie Carter in second and Alan Harney in fifth position

10th winner of the season now for 17yr old Shane Cotter in Ballysteen @BallyboyStables #QR 📸healyracing.ie