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01 Oct 11
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Philip Robinson could be tempted to join the training ranks after announcing his retirement from riding.
Robinson, 50, has called time on a distinguished 33-year career which included Classic honours both domestically and overseas.
His association with racing might not be over just yet, however.
He said: "I'm looking forward to my retirement a great deal. I've got a couple of things to explore, but I'm not quite sure which way to go at the moment.
"I'm doing my trainer's modules, just in case that's the road I want to go down, but it's only an option at this stage, and I'm certainly in no rush. I'm very pleased with how my career has gone. It's been a lot of hard work, but I've taken a lot of enjoyment out of it."
Newmarket-based Robinson twice claimed the 1000 Guineas, aboard Pebbles (1984) and Ameerat (2001), and also teamed up with Bob's Return to take the 1993 St Leger.
He also won the Irish 1,000 Guineas with Katies (1984) and Crimplene (2000), while savouring French Derby glory aboard Holding Court in 2000.
Rakti, on whose roll of honour included the Champion Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, was one of the finest horses he has ever ridden and was a major highlight of a 20-year association with Michael Jarvis, who died last week.
Jarvis was also responsible for Robinson's Classic triumphs with Holding Court and Ameerat.
Robinson said: "I was lucky to have Michael Jarvis in my life. I think him passing away last week made me sit back and realise that there's more important things in life than race-riding. If there was another Michael Jarvis out there I could have gone on for a few more years. I miss him greatly, as a boss and a great friend."
Philip Robinson could be tempted to join the training ranks after announcing his retirement from riding.
Robinson, 50, has called time on a distinguished 33-year career which included Classic honours both domestically and overseas.
His association with racing might not be over just yet, however.
He said: "I'm looking forward to my retirement a great deal. I've got a couple of things to explore, but I'm not quite sure which way to go at the moment.
"I'm doing my trainer's modules, just in case that's the road I want to go down, but it's only an option at this stage, and I'm certainly in no rush. I'm very pleased with how my career has gone. It's been a lot of hard work, but I've taken a lot of enjoyment out of it."
Newmarket-based Robinson twice claimed the 1000 Guineas, aboard Pebbles (1984) and Ameerat (2001), and also teamed up with Bob's Return to take the 1993 St Leger.
He also won the Irish 1,000 Guineas with Katies (1984) and Crimplene (2000), while savouring French Derby glory aboard Holding Court in 2000.
Rakti, on whose roll of honour included the Champion Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, was one of the finest horses he has ever ridden and was a major highlight of a 20-year association with Michael Jarvis, who died last week.
Jarvis was also responsible for Robinson's Classic triumphs with Holding Court and Ameerat.
Robinson said: "I was lucky to have Michael Jarvis in my life. I think him passing away last week made me sit back and realise that there's more important things in life than race-riding. If there was another Michael Jarvis out there I could have gone on for a few more years. I miss him greatly, as a boss and a great friend."
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R Hills take notice!!!
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Well he has certainly got the background.
All those years with the master trainer Michael - - and then, of course, Phillip's father was the dogs ballcocks at training one for a gamble - aswell as training a good 'un or two at a higher level, in a training career that was cut tragically short.  |
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All the best to Philip
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clearly R Variaan is no M Jarvis so ......two trainers let him go in 7 months he has done the right thing best of luck to him
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I'll be off to the yearling sales asap,he's got his first owner!
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Good luck Phil!
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Can anyone explain how he has no hands? are they deformed? serious question.
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He just has long sleeves.
 Funnyly enough, I remember when first seeing him as an apprentice, I thought his arms looked too short on the reins - seriously, too ! |
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triumphoragony 01 Oct 11 11:04
R Hills take notice!!! What you mean he should start considering a riding career?  Sorry Richard but you are a bit of an easy target. Now that Robbo's maybe going I was trying to think who would be the senior jockey in the weighing room now? I know it's not Fallon so I can't be accused of being obsessed and think it must be Richard Hills......well Richard or Michael anyway!  |