Rise to success
Paul Robson was once a rising star in the world of horse racing. Known for his successes as a jumps jockey in the early 2000s, Robson's talent and skill made him one of the top up-and-coming jockeys in the UK. In the 2002-03 National Hunt season alone, he secured an impressive 29 wins and earned £224,297 in prize money. His career was on the up, with 42 more victories in the following seasons.
Career-ending injury
However, fate had a different plan in store for Robson. In 2005, at the young age of 22, he experienced a horrific fall that left him with a severe shoulder injury. The injury was so severe that Robson's arm was left dislocated and "blowing in the wind." Determined to find a new path, Robson decided to leave racing behind.
A new calling
After retiring from racing, Robson embarked on a journey of exploration. He tried his hand at different professions, including joinery, but it wasn't until he joined his family's funeral director business that he found his true passion. Working with families and helping them through difficult times brought him a new sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Robson's family had a long history in both the joinery and funeral director industries. With the joinery business facing challenges, Robson made the decision to shift his focus entirely to the funeral director side of the family business.
Racing career revival
Based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, Robson now serves as the company director and senior funeral director at the firm. Although he found contentment in his new role, his love for racing never truly faded away. In a surprising twist, Robson made a comeback to the sport, not as a jockey, but as a trainer.
Since returning to the racing scene, Robson has experienced success as a trainer. He achieved his first win as a trainer at Kelson in 2021 and has since landed victories at renowned courses such as Ayr, Leicester, Newcastle, Perth, and Uttoxeter.
Current success
Over the past five seasons, Robson has earned a total of £80,271 on the racetrack, which complements his income from the funeral director business. One of Robson's standout horses is the veteran ten-year-old chaser, Just Don't Know. With four wins out of 19 races, Just Don't Know has brought in £46,996 in prize money, including a recent victory in a match race at Ayr.
To support his growing operation, Robson's current team includes his wife Steph, who is also an accomplished dressage rider. Together, they have plans to expand their team and train more top-notch jumpers.
From a career-ending fall to finding success in the funeral director industry and making a remarkable return to racing as a trainer, Paul Robson's story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of passion.
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