Michael Rodd

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Nationality Australian
Nickname Michael ‘The Great’
Age 34yo 
Biggest Win Gr 1-Melbourne Cup (Efficient 2007)
Best horse ridden Atlantic Jewel
Twitter @MichaelRodd2
Last Season Stats Australia
76 wins, 149 places
Prizemoney: $5.10m

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. 

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Favourite sportsperson: Kelly Slater
Star sign: Capricorn

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