Editorial · All 6 ranked
Richest Horse Racing Athletes
Independent net worth estimates for every earner we track in horse racing.
Estimates compiled from public reporting and updated continuously.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AP McCoyHorse Racing · Jockey | Horse Racing |  Northern Ireland | Champion Jockeyx5 | $30M |
| 2 | Irad Ortiz JrHorse Racing · Jockey | Horse Racing |  Puerto Rico | Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockeyx3 | $20M |
| 3 | Frankie DettoriHorse Racing | Horse Racing |  Italy | Honorary MBEx4 | $18M |
| 4 | Lester PiggottHorse Racing · Jockey | Horse Racing |  England | British Champion Jockeyx4 | $15M |
| 5 | William BuickHorse Racing · Jockey | Horse Racing |  Norway | British Classic Racesx4 | $15M |
| 6 | Flavien PratHorse Racing · Jockey | Horse Racing |  France | French Champion Apprentice Jockeyx5 | $5M |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 6 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.