Nash Rawiller

Nash Rawiller is one of the most experienced and decorated jockeys in Australian racing, and if you’ve ever watched him in a tight finish, you know exactly why. The man is an absolute powerhouse in the saddle — his strength in a finish and ability to galvanise horses in the closing stages of a race have made him a formidable competitor across a career spanning more than two decades. After a successful stint riding in Hong Kong, Rawiller returned to Sydney and has continued to ride at the highest level, regularly producing Group 1 victories for the leading stables.

Career Statistics

Player Profile

Rawiller’s career has taken him from the country tracks of New South Wales to the bright lights of Royal Randwick and across to the intensely competitive Hong Kong racing circuit. His time in Hong Kong sharpened his racecraft and gave him exposure to world-class competition on a weekly basis — and you can see the difference it made. Since returning to Australia, he’s continued to produce Group 1 winners with remarkable regularity, forming productive associations with multiple leading Sydney trainers. Here’s the thing about Rawiller: his strength in the saddle is legendary. Few jockeys can match his ability to physically drive a horse to the line, and that attribute has been the difference in countless tight finishes throughout his illustrious career. A multiple Group 1 winner at every major carnival, he remains a rider that trainers trust implicitly with their best horses on the biggest days.

NC — Staff sports writer, australiafootball.com