Racing: Robert Thompson going the distance for cup ride

By Mark Oberhardt
July 26 2019 - 1:00pm
ON BOARD: Jockey Robert Thompson will chase his second Townsville Cup success on Saturday. Picture: AAP
ON BOARD: Jockey Robert Thompson will chase his second Townsville Cup success on Saturday. Picture: AAP

Veteran Cessnock jockey Robert Thompson has not ridden his Townsville Cup (2000 metres) mount The Harrovian in a race but he knows first hand about the gelding's ability.

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