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Rian Corcoran is following in the path set out by many young jockeys who have gone before him in the South West.
Rian had his first win under rules aboard Jaipaletemps at Ffos Las for trainer David Pipe in November. Since then, backed up another win with Jaipaletemps just 10 days later and a winner for Kayley Woolacott at Wincanton with Our Dylan. Rian admits his first winner under rules was ‘a little while coming’ as he took a fall on Lock Out at Newton Abbot in October.
Starting in pony racing, Corcoran wanted to get his conditional licence as soon as possible, saying, ‘I was a bit against it, but I think it’s essential now’. Still, some wise words from a close family friend, Gerry Supple, who has been a staple figure at Pipe’s yard since 1996, soon convinced him to spend his early years between the flags to get some vital experience. Like many young jockeys, pony racing provides the first foundation blocks to race riding, and Gerry explains, ‘the main reason Rian went pointing after pony racing was to gain valuable experience over fences. I then sent him to Ballydoyle for a summer, which was another good experience.’
In Rian’s first point-to-point season, he spent the winter with the very experienced Will Biddick, who saw him winning 5 times and soon holding fire to keep his novice status for the 2024/2025 season. In his second season, Rian spent three days working for David Pipe and three days for Devon-based trainer Dean Summersby. A successful season saw Corcoran crowned Champion Novice Rider in both Devon and Cornwall in the National Championships.
A new initiative from the Point-to-Point Authority allows novice riders to claim an allowance until they reach 10 winners, up from 5 previously last season. Gerry describes Rian as a ‘lad with a plan’, explaining that his goal in pointing was to become Champion Novice Rider. This feat couldn’t be achieved in his first season because Ed Vaughan broke onto the scene with the backing and ammunition of his father, Tim Vaughan. In Corcoran’s second season, he rode a full season, aiming to get the title. As Supple describes, ‘it all worked out perfectly’.
The team at David Pipe’s are ‘well known for supporting their conditionals, they’ve got a good team in the yard like Ashley Farrant and Bob Hodge who have ridden loads of winners.’ Pipe gives conditional jockeys a day off in the week to ride for other yards. Rian admits, ‘I’m actually probably busier on my day off.’
Following success between the flags, I asked Corcoran if he felt any pressure, to which he said, ‘No, I wouldn’t really feel pressure to be honest, but it has given me some silent confidence.’ Looking ahead, Rian explained he is taking any opportunity he can get to ride and soaking up all the advice, but his goal for this season is ‘I’d love to win an ITV race this year and next season we will try and be Champion conditional.’
