Muhammad Haikal Hanif bin Mohd Hasin (H Haikal), from the state of Kelantan, brought up with horses at the backyard of his home is now an Apprentice Jockey based at Selangor Turf Club.

At the age of eight, M Haikal has started riding and by the age of 14 he started participating in horse racing by the beach side in Kelantan. Upon meeting his idol, MRA jockey K Aisisuhairi at that time, he realized his dream to become a professional horse racing Jockey. The knowledge and advise gained from his father, who kept horses at their backyard, has motivated Haikal to pursue his passion and nevertheless develop good riding skills.

Upon graduating from secondary school, Haikal spent a year racing ponies in Kelantan before he was introduced by a friend to work at Penang Turf Club with trainer Lim Hoon Seng. After the establishment of HY Cheng stable at Selangor Turf Club, Haikal moved to Kuala Lumpur.

H Haikal who enrolled in the Apprentice School a year ago, has ridden in 51 trials to date and when asked what is his life ambition, he smiled and replied “to be the top class jockey and provide a better life for his family”.

22 years old Haikal, can ride at 50kg and has a few rides this weekend for his employing trainer HY Cheng.

Selangor Turf Club wish him all the best.