Jockey Leonna Mayor breaks silence on Stuart Hogg uproar after couple split

Former jockey and television presenter Leonna Mayor has spoken out about the public fallout surrounding her past relationship with former Scotland rugby player Stuart Hogg. Speaking to the Racing Post, Mayor admitted she could have handled the situation better after facing criticism for publicly defending Hogg during his legal issues. The couple split following the arrival of their son, Teddy.

During their partnership, Hogg pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge involving his ex-wife and received a community payback order. Mayor acknowledged concerns over how the public controversy affected her media career and image, while confirming she is now focused on raising her son with family support before returning to the saddle for a charity race.