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Podcast: John Tapp Racing
Episode: Episode 409: Robbie Fradd
Description: Understandably Robbie Fradd is going through a tough period of adjustment as he comes to terms with the reality of an enforced retirement. The champion international jockey has been grounded by specialists after recently undergoing major heart bypass surgery. Rob intends to stay in Brisbane where he’s been riding for close to nine years. He talks about the shortage of breath and fatigue which warned him of impending trouble.
Rob admits to a nicotine addiction throughout his riding career, but says it was largely to keep his mind off food.
The former outstanding jockey ta...