Stephen Connor

hometown

Ballybrit, Galway

CONTACT NO

085 2826067

Stephen Connor enjoyed his best season to date in 2024/25, ending the campaign with 11 winners. His first success was aboard Caitlin Brook at Rockfield in November 2015, a horse owned by his father John and trained by Pat Doyle. A successful partnership with Tim Hyde has seen him ride both Whisperinthebreeze and £250,000 seller Brewinupastorm to win four-year-old maiden's, whilst he has also guided Kelp Forest and Planet Nine to win bumpers for Hyde. Ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign, Connor relocated to Northern Ireland winning aboard £330,000 seller Ballyadam during his time with Colin McKeever. 

2025/26Season
2
Winners
CareerTotal
39
Winners
Date
Course
Race type
Horse
Fin Pos
Distance
SP
Handler
Video
4yo Geldings Maiden
4th
8L
7/2
play
5yo+ Mares Maiden
2nd
1½L
5/2
play
5yo Geldings Maiden
1st
2½L
5/1
play
4yo Geldings Maiden
4th
5½L
4/1
play
5yo Geldings Maiden
4th
30L
5/2
play
Winner Of Three
3rd
16L
7/1
play
Geldings Pt-to-Pt Bumper
2nd
2¾L
5/1
play
4yo Geldings Maiden
1st
12L
4/1
play
5yo Geldings Maiden
3rd
1¾L
4/1
play
5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
1st
¾L
2/1
play

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Fourteen riders to miss opening weekend as Tyrella appeal fails

The riders picked up their two-day suspension following the start of a maiden at the Co. Down venue in March. 

Report | Kirkistown 08th February 2020

Holymacapony has a ‘brightfuture’ after storming home.

Report | Tinahely 12th January 2020

Kopolov shows alot of potential for O’Dwyer.

IN FOCUS - Connor: It would have been hard to say no

Stephen Connor discusses the successful start to his new association with Colin McKeever and Wilson Dennison, including the exciting sales topper Ballyadam.

Report | Portrush 19th October 2019

Christie’s Miracle as Eddies returns from serious injury

Report | Ballingarry 2nd June 2019

There was double delight for James Kenny at the Tipperary course, including a family success with Ya Boy Ya.

Report | Necarne 11th May 19

A treble on the final day of the northern season was not enough for Barry O'Neill in his bid to retain the regions title.

Next Generation | Rider - Stephen Connor

Galway-native Stephen Connor partnered his 12th success between-the-flags last weekend and discusses his career to date here.

Report | Quakerstown 21st April 2019

A big crowd were on hand in Co. Clare to witness rising stars Peter Flood and Luke Murphy enjoy success.

Report | Rathcannon 7th April 2019

Luke Murphy and Denis Murphy continued what was a winning weekend for the pair with a double on the card.

England's Prichard comes out on top in round one

Cork Racecourse played host to the opening round of the 2019 Gentlemen's League/FEGENTRI series.

Report | Lisronagh 28th April 18

Rob James picked-up two of his four weekend winners at Lisronagh's spring fixture.

Report | Stradbally 15th Apr 18

The fine run of form at Stradbally for local handler James Fahey continued at the Laois' April fixture.

Report | Tinahely 22nd Oct 17

Maxine O'Sullivan clinched victory in the opening round of the 2017/18 ITM Ladies Series aboard Samanntom.