Suraj Narredu

Suraj Narredu began his professional journey in horse racing when he received his apprentice jockey's license in July 2002. A prodigious talent, he was crowned Champion Apprentice Jockey during the 2003–04 Bangalore Winter Meeting. He is a second-generation jockey, following in the footsteps of his father, Satish Narredu, a prominent figure in Indian racing. By his mid-twenties, Suraj had already made a mark on the national stage, becoming the youngest Indian jockey to ride 1000 winners.

Narredu has recorded over 2,400 career wins, including 110 Indian Classic victories and over 250 Group races. He achieved his 100th Classic win in December 2023 riding Long Lease in the Calcutta Oaks. Throughout his career, he has partnered with horses such as Be Safe, Quasar, and Star Superior. He has been a champion jockey at 27 different racing meetings in India and was named Champion Jockey of the Year for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023. His major titles include four Indian Derby wins—three of which were achieved in consecutive years (2019–2021) with Star Superior, War Hammer, and Immortality. He has also won two Indian Turf Invitation Cups and multiple titles in the Indian 1000 Guineas, 2000 Guineas, and St. Leger.Zodge, Vinayak M. (26 December 2023). "Jockey Suraj Narredu climbs yet another peak in his illustrious career". The Hindu. Retrieved April 2026. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help) He has partnered some of the greatest Indian champions to Classic victories including Be Safe, Quasar and Star Superior to name a few from his long list of Champion partners. His accomplishments span India’s premier racing events, and he has been Champion Jockey at 27 different racing meetings across the country. Some of his most prestigious victories include: 4 Indian Derby wins, including a rare streak of 3 consecutive wins, 2 Invitation Cup titles, Indian 1000 and 2000 Guineas, and St. Leger titles. He has been recognized as the Champion Jockey of the Year for four consecutive years (2020–2023), a testament to his enduring excellence in the sport.

Driven by a desire to challenge himself in diverse racing environments, Narredu has ridden and won races across the globe. He has held jockey licenses in Australia,^[1] France, Dubai and Macau.

He has also won races in Malaysia, Mauritius, the United States, and Macau, adding global acclaim to his domestic career. One of his notable international achievements was his Group 2 victory in Macau in 2014, underscoring his ability to compete among elite jockeys worldwide. In 2016, he won the Asian Racing Federation Trophy, held in Mumbai. The event attracted top officials and participants from across Asia.

Suraj Narredu is widely respected for his composed riding style, strong finishing instinct, and strategic race positioning. His ability to deliver under pressure has made him the preferred rider for top owners and trainers across India and abroad.

With a career spanning over two decades, Suraj Narredu continues to be a dominant force in Indian horse racing. With his ongoing success and ambition to "take his vocation to higher and better levels," Narredu continues to inspire emerging jockeys in India and beyond.