THE RACING VAULT
THE RACING VAULT
Few people have witnessed more racing history than John Tapp. Across decades behind the microphone, he called the greats home and saw the sport’s most iconic moments unfold. The Racing Vault is his personal archive, a place where John shares the stories, horses, and heroes that shaped Australian racing.
THE DAY HOLLYWOOD CAME TO ROSEHILL
Steve Hart swung into action when one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars made an impromptu appearance at Rosehill in the mid 90’s.
JACK DENHAM
Who said Jack Denham wanted nothing to do with the racing media.
Jack and I would have an occasional chat at the races, as captured in this photo taken around 1998.
LEGENDARY BROADCASTER KEN HOWARD
The legendary broadcaster Ken Howard coined a phrase years ago, which has passed into Aussie folk lore. For more than thirty years he used the expression “you can bet London to a brick on”, when he was sure a horse would get a photo finish result.
ANOTHER CLASSIC OF JOCKEYS, PAST & PRESENT
As promised, another classic from Steve Hart who assembled a group of jockeys past and present at Broadmeadow two years ago.
JOCKEYS - PAST AND PRESENT
Two years ago, photographer Steve Hart assembled a group of jockeys past and present for a unique photo shoot. A couple of the old timers had trouble squeezing into the gear, but here is the result of Steve’s efforts.
MALCOLM JOHNSTON ON KINGSTON TOWN
Ern McQuillan captured Malcolm Johnston’s delight as he returned to scale on Kingston Town after one of his twenty five wins on the champion.
THE EYE OF THE MASTER
Another Ern McQuillan classic taken on the infield at Randwick one morning in 1999. Bart is intently watching one of his horses gallop. Gai Waterhouse, who was seven years into her training career was mesmerized by the presence of the great trainer.