10 August 2018
NEWS UPDATE | AMANDA RANDO
IT is certainly in his pedigree to be a successful horseman so it is no surprise to see Will Rixon’s name amongst the top concession drivers in New South Wales.
The grandson of the great Tony ‘A.D’ Turnbull has only been driving for two seasons and has sat behind 86 winners.
More than half of those victories have been obtained this season now that Rixon has made driving his career.
“It is hard to make it as a full-time driver but I’m thankful for the support I’ve received off trainers and owners,” said Rixon.
“I drive for a few little stables and hobby trainers and hope I can keep building on that.”
Rixon, the son of Cindy and Peter Rixon, has steered 53 winners this season and just last month had his licence elevated and is now a Grade A Driver.
This means the 17-year-old can compete at metropolitan meetings.
And typical of Rixon’s nature, he did not waste any time landing a winner at his first metropolitan outing.
That victory was with De Santa Anna who Rixon will be driving again this Saturday night.
“He’s drawn barrier four and it is one of the best drives he’s had at Menangle,” said Rixon.
“He finished fourth behind Ignatius last week and it was a really good run.
“There is no Ignatius in the race this week and I give him a strong chance again.”
Rixon also has a handful of drives at Newcastle tonight (Friday night) where he will be driving alongside one of his idols in Todd McCarthy.
“As for drivers I guess I look up to the two McCarthy boys in Luke and Todd,” said Rixon.
“They are such good people and good drivers too.
“I’m lucky with the Turnbull side of my family too, there are many good drivers there and I just try and take a leaf out of everyone’s book.”
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