Robin Dickin
The son of a farmer, Robin Dickin was born at Ludlow on April 2, 1953, and was apprenticed to David Nicholson.
The son of a farmer, Robin Dickin was born at Ludlow on April 2, 1953, and was apprenticed to David Nicholson.
Robin was born just two miles from Ludlow racecourse.
Robin was born just two miles from Ludlow racecourse.
Starting out on the Flat, he rode his first winner, Bob, at Warwick on August 18, 1970.
Starting out on the Flat, he rode his first winner, Bob, at Warwick on August 18, 1970.
His first winner over jumps was Double Take at Catterick.
His first winner over jumps was Double Take at Catterick.
His career ended with a bad fall at Towcester in 1986 which affected his balance.
His career ended with a bad fall at Towcester in 1986 which affected his balance.
He recorded both his most important successes on Fighting Kate, in the 1973 Finale Junior Hurdle at Chepstow and the 1975 Ritmeester Cigar Handicap Hurdle at Liverpool on Grand National day.
He recorded both his most important successes on Fighting Kate, in the 1973 Finale Junior Hurdle at Chepstow and the 1975 Ritmeester Cigar Handicap Hurdle at Liverpool on Grand National day.
Robin subsequently became a successful trainer, based near Alcester, in Warwickshire.
Robin subsequently became a successful trainer, based near Alcester, in Warwickshire.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond