--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Michael Roberts is a great rider and a…" description: "\"Michael Roberts is a great rider and a great tactician; he was always using his brain in a race. His determination to become champion jockey was unswer..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/steve-cauthen-81947_block_michael-roberts-is-a-great-rider-and-a-g_2913391.jpg" --- # Michael Roberts is a great rider and a great tactician; he… ![“Michael Roberts is a great rider and a great tactician; he was always using his brain in a race. His determination to become champion jockey was unswerving. He worked night and day, day and night to do it. You must have tunnel vision to become champion jockey: you must almost block everything else…” quote by Steve Cauthen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/steve-cauthen-81947_block_michael-roberts-is-a-great-rider-and-a-g_2913391.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/steve-cauthen-81947_block_michael-roberts-is-a-great-rider-and-a-g_2913391.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aba/steve-cauthen-81947_block_michael-roberts-is-a-great-rider-and-a-g_2913391.jpg) > “Michael Roberts is a great rider and a great tactician; he was always using his brain in a race. His determination to become champion jockey was unswerving. He worked night and day, day and night to do it. You must have tunnel vision to become champion jockey: you must almost block everything else out, and he did that perfectly.” Steve Cauthen ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A champion jockey must focus intensely, using strategic thinking and relentless dedication, often at the expense of other aspects of life. **In simple terms:** Focus and determination are key to success in racing. Key Takeaway Cultivate single‑minded focus and strategic planning. Themes determination focus strategy dedication Mood driven intense Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - training - race preparation - career planning - time management Key Concepts sports psychology goal setting Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance intense focus with personal well‑being? - What strategies prevent tunnel vision from becoming detrimental? A Different Perspective Over‑focus can lead to neglect of personal health and relationships. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Brain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/brain/) [Champion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/champion/) [Day and night](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/day-and-night/) [Determination](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/determination/) [Jockeys](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jockeys/) [Night](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/night/) [Race](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/race/) [Tunnel vision](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/tunnel-vision/) [Vision](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/vision/) ## Related quotes > [When I started off riding, you dream about being champion jockey. Then I wanted to be champion jockey again. 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