RTIP Field Trip to Turf Paradise and a Conversation with Retired Jockey Floyd Campbell
During a recent RTIP field trip to Turf Paradise, we had the opportunity to speak with Floyd Campbell a retired jockey with a career spanning over four decades. He competed in races at tracks across the country for 45 years before his current role in the silks room where he has worked for the past ten years.
Beyond being a stakes-winning jockey himself, Campbell has also mentored aspiring jockeys. Notably, he played a significant role in the early development of Amelia Hauschild, one of the youngest female jockeys on the West Coast. Campbell first met Hauschild when she was six years old at Tucson’s Rillito Park. He recalls her early determination saying "She always told me she was going to be a jockey." Their mentorship continued over the years, with Campbell providing guidance as Hauschild pursued her racing career.
Campbell's enduring presence in the horse racing community, both as a competitor and mentor, underscores his dedication to the sport.