Listen "Episode 127: Jeff Lloyd (Part 2)"
Episode Synopsis
In Part 2 Jeff reveals the reason he decided to leave South Africa for a safer life in Australia.
He talks of his feeling of uncertainty when he arrived unannounced in Sydney, one of the world’s toughest racing towns. Jeff recalls those important early wins in Australia, and the trainers who gave him valued support.
He talks of his ATC Derby win- the one that launched his Aussie career. He remembers a Hong Kong stint which brought him a Group 1 success.
Jeff reflects on his arrival in Queensland, and the frightening stroke which put him on the sidelines for over a year.
At an age when most jockeys have long quit the saddle, this man was able to come back and win 4 Brisbane jockey’s premierships.
He talks of his feeling of uncertainty when he arrived unannounced in Sydney, one of the world’s toughest racing towns. Jeff recalls those important early wins in Australia, and the trainers who gave him valued support.
He talks of his ATC Derby win- the one that launched his Aussie career. He remembers a Hong Kong stint which brought him a Group 1 success.
Jeff reflects on his arrival in Queensland, and the frightening stroke which put him on the sidelines for over a year.
At an age when most jockeys have long quit the saddle, this man was able to come back and win 4 Brisbane jockey’s premierships.
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