Robert Ruttle
1905 - 1996
1905 - 1996
Robert Ruttle was born on November 18, 1905. Having served his apprenticeship, he rode on the Flat between 1930 and 1950.
Robert Ruttle was born on November 18, 1905. Having served his apprenticeship, he rode on the Flat between 1930 and 1950.
The biggest day of Robert’s career came on April 27, 1940, when winning the Victoria Cup at Hurst Park on Jock Whitney’s Time Step for trainer Jack Anthony. Taking the lead approaching the final furlong, Robert’s mount just got the better of a dour struggle with Gordon Richards on the 7/2 favourite Ombro to prevail by a short head.
The biggest day of Robert’s career came on April 27, 1940, when winning the Victoria Cup at Hurst Park on Jock Whitney’s Time Step for trainer Jack Anthony. Taking the lead approaching the final furlong, Robert’s mount just got the better of a dour struggle with Gordon Richards on the 7/2 favourite Ombro to prevail by a short head.
Robert continued riding for the next ten years without ever having another day to match that victory. He had just three unplaced rides in 1950, his last season with a licence, before hanging up his boots.
Robert continued riding for the next ten years without ever having another day to match that victory. He had just three unplaced rides in 1950, his last season with a licence, before hanging up his boots.
Robert Ruttle died on December 19, 1996, aged 91.
Robert Ruttle died on December 19, 1996, aged 91.