ARTHUR (SCROOGE) ROBERTSON

 

Date of Birth: 9 December

Town where born: Levin, New Zealand.

How did you get into racing? Followed in Father’s footsteps.

First Winner/Track: Fancy Pants / Awapuni, New Zealand

Favourite Track (and why): Flemington/Sandown. Both tracks give horses every opportunity.

Best thing about being a jumps rider: The buzz.

Worst thing about being a jumps rider: Lack of jumping races.

Best jumper you’ve ridden: Master Bijou (NZ) and Royal Pride.

Jumper you would like to have ridden: Crown Star (NZ) and Crisp.

Outside of racing what are you most passionate about? Gardening and family activities.

What are your riding career goals? To win the Grand National.

What, in life, are you most afraid of? Not being able to support my family.

Would you like to tell us something about your family (partner, children, parents etc.)?

Wife, Cheryl, two children, Jayde 12 and Jarryd Bruce 8.