Hanagan will place focus on his family

Having put his body on the line to repel the late charge of Richard Hughes and become only the third Northern-based champion in 105 years, the 30-year-old – overwhelmed by his victory and the ecstatic reaction of his supporters – will not resume competitive riding until the new year.

Hanagan, stable jockey at Malton trainer Richard Fahey's yard, intends to spend time with his family.

"I probably won't race-ride again until February," said a relieved Hanagan who rode in 1,119 races last season. "I'll have a few spins on the all-weather, which will put me right for the turf season, and then off we go again."

Unsurprisingly, he is unsure whether he wants to submit himself – and his family – to such an arduous campaign again. Though Fahey will certainly have the horsepower to support a title challenge, and Hanagan will find it easier to obtain rides from other stables, the jockey is keen to add to his tally of big race successes.

Having won a previously elusive Group One success on Wootton Bassett, Hanagan would probably swap next year's title – he is a 3-1 chance to defend his crown – for victory in the 2000 Guineas aboard the Yorkshire equine star.