Trainer Profile
Robbie Griffiths
Robbie has made the transition from being a successful jockey to one of Victoria’s leading and best known trainers.
Born into the Thoroughbred Racing Industry, Robbie completed a successful apprenticeship as a jockey riding in excess of 250 winners on both metropolitan and country tracks. Robbie’s success came early in his riding career culminating in his outriding his apprentice claim in his first 2 years as a jockey.
The transition to training commenced when he became foreman for Caulfield trainer and close friend, Tony Vasil and during the next 2 years he continued to study various training methods including time spent in Ireland with leading European trainer Kevin Prendagast.
Since obtaining a Trainers Licence in 1991 Robbie has enhanced his reputation as an innovative and successful trainer by achieving success in Group and Listed races. Considerable metropolitan success has been achieved with Dandy Kid, who holds the Moonee Valley record for most flat wins at that racecourse, Tarn Princess, Confederate Kid, Costalette, Suraya, Corinthian Arch, Lady Josephine and others.
He regards his biggest thrill as a trainer was winning the Group 2 Saab Quality with Big Pat on Derby Day in 2003, then saddling up the horse to finish 10th in the Emirates Melbourne Cup three days later.
Robbie is a perfectionist by nature, and leaves no stone unturned to get the best out of each and every one of his horses.
He has concentrated largely on purchasing quality young horses for his stable and has the confidence, resources and the right team to ensure ongoing success.
It is not surprising Robbie is a sought after trainer for many race horse enthusiasts.