Stuart Hogg goes Instagram official with ‘world’s sexiest jockey’ Leonna Mayor in a loved-up snap – after splitting from his wife Gillian

Stuart Hogg has made his new relationship with Leonna Mayor Instagram official as the couple celebrated the New Year in a loved-up moment.

The former Scotland rugby captain, 31, split from his wife Gillian Hogg earlier this year, and his new romance came to light just days after his wife of seven years gave birth to their fourth child in November.

Leona, who has previously been dubbed 'the sexiest jockey alive', stunned in an olive green satin dress as she posed for a photo with Stuart.

Following a tradition for many on New Year's Day, Stuart revealed they had enjoyed a day out at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Stuart captioned his post: 'Starting the new year with the best.

'Huge thank you to @musselburghracecourse for looking after my family today. We had a great day.'

Stuart and Leona have been seeing each other since Stuart left his wife Gillian, 36.

The announcement of their romance came just days after Gillian, his wife of seven years, gave birth to their fourth child in November.

The outing comes after it was revealed how Gillian was left 'devastated' after he left her for Leonna.

After news of the split broke, Stuart shared a cryptic Instagram post in which he reposted a quote: “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right.”

A source told MailOnline that Gillian is 'completely blindsided by this', adding: 'She is devastated and heartbroken at the end of her marriage. Despite all this, she still loved Stuart.

'They were together for seven years, so it's very difficult for her to come to terms with what's happening. Emotionally, she's all over the place.”

The friend continued, “She's broken into a million pieces. Having their fourth child was meant to be a happy time for them as a family, but instead her life has been torn apart.”

Neighbors of the couple, who lived in Hawick, Scotland, said rumors were swirling that Stuart and Gillian had split several weeks ago after he was rarely seen at the family home.

One said: 'Gillian is a lovely woman and they seemed like the perfect couple.

'But we had a strange feeling that something was going on because he hadn't been here for a while. And when we asked, Gillian said he was away working on stuff.

“But even at that moment it was a little strange because she was pregnant, so he definitely wanted to be here for her as much as possible.

“He's very stupid and selfish to do this.”

Scotland's all-time record goalscorer and former captain retired from football earlier this year and thanked his wife and 'loving family' for their support in his career.

It's unclear how Stuart and his new lover Leonna met – or when the pair first connected – but residents of Hawick, Scotland have reported seeing the duo 'canoodling' in a local pub.

A source close to Gillian also said this The sun the mother of four is 'heartbroken' and seemingly disappointed that the 'father of her children is flaunting his new relationship on social media'.

“She just can't understand the timing of it all,” the source added.

When Gillian announced Phoebe's birth, he neglected to mention Hogg, writing “the last piece for my little family.”

Another source told The Sun that Stuart and Gillian's marriage failed when they returned to their hometown.

Fullback Stuart played exactly 100 games for Scotland and played 11 Tests for the Lions. He was captain of both teams.

During his glittering career he also played for Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs, making almost 200 appearances in both matches.

Announcing his retirement in July, which meant he would not compete in a third Ruby World Cup, he said: 'It is difficult where to start, but it is with great sadness and immense pride that I announce my immediate retirement from rugby. .

'I fought with everything I had to get to the Rugby World Cup, but this time my body hasn't been able to do the things I wanted and needed. We knew this day would come eventually, I just never thought it would be this soon.

'It's hard to put into words how much of an impact the game has had on my life. I retire knowing that I have given my body and heart to rugby.

“I will be forever grateful to this amazing community and can't wait to begin my journey as a proud supporter of the team.”

His new lover Leonna won 32 races between 2009 and 2013, but retired after an ankle injury.

She was dubbed the 'sexiest jockey alive' when she posed in her underwear for a photo shoot in Zoo magazine in 2013.

Speaking about her appearance on the magazine's cover in 2021, she told Racing Post: 'I know the reasons why I did it and I think they were the right reasons. It didn't hurt anyone and I don't regret it.

'I haven't taken my breasts out and I never would. I hope to have children in the future and there is nothing they can find on the internet that I would be ashamed of, nothing at all.

'I think I have to work harder because I am a girl with a certain image. I still believe people look at someone like me and think, 'There's a bimbo.'

'I find it really insulting when people say I only get work on television because I'm beautiful. It's not like I just stand there in front of a camera and do nothing.

“We all know people who got jobs for the wrong reasons. I have a job because I worked hard, proved myself and made things happen.”

Since her competitive racing career ended, Leonna has turned to experts, working for the likes of Sky Sports and ITV.