Back Yourself!
Sign-up and start betting with Ladbrokes in 2 minutes!
Daily Racing Specials!
Sign-up and bet with Australia's best new bookmaker!
Back A Winner with Neds!
Sign-up and start betting with Neds in 2 minutes!
#1 New Betting App!
Join the Best New Bookie!
BANTER WITH YOUR MATES
FOLLOW PUNTERS COPY BETS!
Best Of The Best Odds!
Bet With Palmerbet and get Paid Top Fluc or Top Tote!
Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
Set a deposit limit.
Search
 
Image: Steve Hart

It is indeed a tribute to Robert Thompson that, although he has won more races than any other jockey in Australia, his elevated standing in the sport has as much to do about the type of person he is than it has to do with his achievements on the track.

Fair to say, they don’t make them like Robert Thompson any more.

Never an attention seeker, Thompson blazed his trail in his own particular way.

His ruthless competitiveness on the track was matched by his unwavering nerve, unerring judgement and riding skills of the highest order, all honed over the years into the winning machine that he would become on the way to totalling a record 4447 race winners.

Words like ‘legend’ and ‘role model’ are often misplaced.

Not with Robert Thompson.

His record alone puts him in the legendary league … but it is when role model is added to the personal description that, arguably, he stands tallest of all.

Quiet … ever humble … and gracious, Thomson is the personification of a true sporting professional and the impression he made on everybody he met has been consistent with those values.

Even when he officially announced his retirement after forty-eight years in the saddle, there was no ‘look at me’ stance, just a quiet confirmation that he had called time on his great career.

Thompson was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame 2015, the same year in which he received the Member of the Order of Australia (AM), honours well-deserved.

From taking his first ride in April 1973 to his last ride in July 2021, it has been a remarkable journey by a remarkable man to whom racing is indebted.

 
*Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C’s apply. Gamble responsibly.
Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
Set a deposit limit.
Tags:
Featured News

FREE BETS – Claim $1000’s in Bonus Bets at the TOP Betting Sites

We take a look at the BIGGEST and BEST Free Daily Racing Offers and Betting Promotions from Australia’s leading online...

Railway Stakes results and replay – (Port Lockroy) 2024

View the results and replay for the 2024 Railway Stakes. The Railway Stakes was raced at Ascot racecourse on Saturday,...

Cranbourne Cup results and replay – (Globe) 2024

View the results and replay for the 2024 Cranbourne Cup. The Cranbourne Cup was raced at Cranbourne racecourse on Saturday,...

The Gong results and replay – (Gringotts) 2024

View the results and replay for the 2024 The Gong. The The Gong was raced at Kembla Grange racecourse on...

The Meteorite results and replay – (Nadal) 2024

View the results and replay for the 2024 The Meteorite. The The Meteorite was raced at Cranbourne racecourse on Saturday,...

Australia's Best Betting Sites

New Betting Sites Australia + Top List Bookmaker Apps $$$

Betting in Australia has never been more popular thanks to a large increase in new betting Agencies and Apps available...

Watch 📺 Melbourne Cup 2024 favourite beaten 91 lengths

Melbourne Cup favourite Middle Earth is likely to lose his tag after a disappointing run in the The King George...

Australian Bookmaker Reviews – Online Bookie Ratings $$

Which bookmaker should you bet with? We Review each of the leading online Australian Bookmakers and rate them in order...

Top 10 – Funniest Race Horse Names

Horse racing. Known as the ‘Sport Of Kings’, an industry worth billions, a very serious business…but to some, it’s a...

 
 
Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au