Long-time trots owner, trainer, driver and breeder John Robinson sadly passed last night at age 65.
Based in the Rockbank and Gisborne area prior to moving to Coimadai, John had a life in the trots, following in the footsteps of his dad Alan ‘Doonie’ Robinson, owner of brilliant George Gath-trained horse Heroic Action.
John began his career with George and Brian Gath and would work with numerous trainers including Alf Simons, Bob Mickan, the Abrahams family and Clinton Welsh.
John would also go on to have his own considerable career, training 77 winners from 681 starts and driving 69 winners from 665 starts.
Among the most successful horses he trained were Shepparton and Warragul cups winner Jane’s Law, Wedderbun Cup winner Bold Counsel and Arco Belino, a multiple-time winner at Moonee Valley.
John is survived by his wife Kaye and son Blake. A memorial will be held in his honour, with details to be announced a later date.
HRV extend its condolences to John’s friends and family.
