Philip Robinson (jockey) explained

Philip Peter Robinson (born 10 January 1961) is a former English flat racing jockey.

The son of Peter Robinson, a jockey and trainer, he rode his first winner in 1978 at Great Yarmouth. He was British flat racing Champion Apprentice in 1979 and 1980.[1] One of his most famous victories was his win on Pebbles, trained by Clive Brittain, in the 1984 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket.[2] His second victory in this race came in 2001 on Ameerat, trained by Michael Jarvis.[2] Robinson rode in Hong Kong for six years from 1987, becoming Champion Jockey there on two occasions, in 1988-89 and 1989–90,[3] making him the only English Jockey to achieve this feat.

Philip Robinson is well respected for having a great tactical understanding of and approach to race-riding.

He was the regular jockey for the Michael Jarvis stable[4] for many years; however on Jarvis' retirement in early 2011, Robinson moved to ride for veteran trainer Clive Brittain. Robinson then retired in October 2011.[5]

Major wins

Great Britain

---- France

---- Germany

---- Ireland

---- Italy

---- Hong Kong

---- Netherlands

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.napit.co.uk/viewus/infobank/rcinformation/jockeys-trainers/british-flat-racing-champion-apprentice.php Champions Jockeys And Trainers
  2. http://www.napit.co.uk/viewus/infobank/horse_races/g1_flat_races_uk/one_thousand_guineas.php Famous Horse Races
  3. http://www.hkjc.com/english/special/2003_hkir/HorseForm/hf_comment.asp?code=vase07&race=vase&jockey=Robinson_P Robinson, P
  4. http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/horse-racing-news/2005/06/09/jarvis-plots-victory-61634-15611534/ Jarvis plots victory
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20160814075727/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/philip-robinson-retires-from-saddle-after-33-year-career/924918/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews Racing Post article