The Championships Race Highlights
Australian Oaks: Rena’s Lady (2007)
Arrowfield Royal Sovereign Stakes: Flying Pegasus (2006)
About
Michael Rodd was born in Manly NSW, and escapes the pressure of racing by surfing every chance he gets. He initially planned to be a carpenter but his talent in the saddle was quickly evident when he was apprenticed to trainer Bryan Guy.
He won three consecutive Queensland apprentices’ premierships. Rodd had a two-year stint in Hong Kong from 2004 and since returning to Australia has settled in Melbourne and established himself as one of the best big-race riders around. He famously won the 2007 Melbourne Cup aboad Efficient and partnered superstar mare Atlantic Jewel.