Classic Cliche to contest the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, in which he was ridden by John Reid. Starting the 7/10 favourite, he took the lead in the straight and won by two lengths from Orchestra Stall. Classic Cliche's final race was the Irish St Leger at the Curragh in September. He started 2/1 joint favourite but was never a threat and finished tailed-off last of the seven runners behind Oscar Schindler. Classic Cliche stood at the Wood Farm stud in Shropshire before moving to the Kilbarry Lodge Stud in Ireland. His best flat racing performer was the filly Macadamia who won the
British flat racing Champion Jockey November Handicap Day, the traditional flat turf season. In 2015, it was announced that the title would be decided over a reduced timescale - the start of the Guineas Meeting and British Champions Day, roughly 24 weeks Instead of 32 weeks. A prize of £25,000 to the champion jockey, and £10,000 for the runner up, was also introduced as part of the 2015 changes. Jockeys are of British nationality unless stated </div> British flat racing Champion Jockey The Champion Jockey of flat racing in Great Britain is the jockey who has ridden the most winning horses during a season. The