Chris Hayes (born 11 August 1987) in County Limerick[1] is an Irish jockey who competes in Flat racing.
Hayes wanted to be a solicitor as a child, but changed his mind when introduced to pony racing.
He had to wait five years for his first Group 1 win, on La Collina, trained by Prendergast, in the Irish Matron Stakes on 7 September 2013.
[3] Hayes rode Homeless Songs to victory for Weld in the 2022 Irish 1,000 Guineas.
[3] On 31 May 2024, Hayes secured his first British Classic when Ezeliya won the Epsom Oaks, again for trainer Weld.