About Michael Rodd
Born 1982. Michael Rodd is an Australian jockey.
Rodd prior to the 2013 Melbourne Cup, in which he rode Masked Marvel, placing eighteenth. Michael Rodd (born 19 January 1982 in Manly, New South Wales) is an Australian jockey who is best known for riding Efficient to victory in the 2007 Melbourne Cup.
Rodd has also been successful in the 2008 Cox Plate, riding Maldivian and in the 2006 Victoria Derby, again riding Efficient. He began racing in 2000. As of April 2023, he has ridden 1,226 winners, including 33 in Group One races, earning a combined $71.2 million in prize money.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Michael Rodd?
Australian jockey
When was Michael Rodd born?
Michael Rodd was born on 19 January 1982.
What is Michael Rodd's occupation?
Michael Rodd is a jockey.
What nationality is Michael Rodd?
Michael Rodd is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Rodd (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Rodd. https://biography.guide/michael-rodd/
MLA: "Michael Rodd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-rodd/.
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