Simon marshall jockey biography for kids

Winner of 15 Group 1 events, Simon Marshall was Australia’s premier weight-for-age jockey in the early to mid-90s. Riding such stars as Super Impose, Naturalism, Better Loosen Up, Hareeba, Poetic King, All Our Mob, Mahogany and Mannerism, he was king of the turf.

Current work

Since retiring in 2002, Simon’s career has gone from strength to strength with regular spots on television and radio for his in-depth knowledge of not only racing but sport in general.

Simon can be seen on Channel 7 throughout the Spring Racing Carnival with esteemed racing commentators Bruce McAvaney, Francesca Cumani and Richard Freedman analysing the ins-and-outs of racing.

Previous experience

Beginnings: The son of a jockey who took up training after a bad race fall, Marshall’s career began in the idyllic country town of Cranbourne, Victoria.

Marshall was born to ride. He had his first fast gallop at the age of 11.

Dieting: Throughout his career Simon was plagued wit