John Tapp Racing

I’ve long admired Robyn Freeman’s dedication to the craft she loves. She’s one of few female riders still active from the dedicated group who were flying the flag in the 1990’s. A recent Newcastle double on two long priced horses clearly showed why Robyn is still gaining support twenty five years on. She talks about the two fillies in question. Robyn explains that her patient tactics on both winners illustrated her preferred style of riding. She talks of her two young children, and the valuable support she receives from her own parents. The dedicated jockey says she’s a regular at Kembla Grange trackwork, and acknowledges the trainers for whom she rides. Robyn looks back on her equine management course at Armidale TAFE, and her first apprenticeship to local trainer Stafford Wain. She explains the reasons for her many changes of stable affiliations. Her second job was with Gayna Williams at Bathurst. Robyn reflects on brief stints with Colin Jeffries, Leanne Aspros, the late Max Lees and Graeme Begg. Finally t