This year he was the star of the show.
And he did it after only starting his riding career as a jockey in March.
The 16 year-old won the first two races on the Wingatui card for his employers Brian and Shane Anderton with Erin’s Babe in race 1 and Fascinate in race 2 and then later won race 6 with Zabay for the trainers, as well.
He described the thrill of riding his first winning treble – and what would have been his first double - as a dream come true.
“I have been watching these races for 16 years so to be out here and winning is like a dream come true,’’ Campbell said.
At last year’s meeting the teenager was working as a strapper, leading horses to and from the Wingatui birdcage as part of his employment with the Anderton stable.
Campbell admitted the idea he would be back at Wingatui in 12 months time, starring as a jockey, would not have been in his wildest dreams.
“I don’t realty have words for it, it is just amazing.”
‘’I am very lucky to get on such nice horses. I am grateful for Brian and Shane for putting me on and all of the owners for putting their faith in me.’’
All three wins came from patient and almost identical rides with Campbell launching his three mounts for their runs in the home straight after settling them behind the speed.
