TALES OF THE TURF
TALES OF THE TURF
Step inside the world of Australian racing through the eyes, and voice, of one of its greatest storytellers. In each article, John Tapp brings the sport to life with the same warmth, insight, and passion that made him the Voice of Australian Racing. These are the moments, the people, and the horses that shaped the turf, told by the man who called them home.
BANGKOK HOTTIE SCORCHES THE TURF AT RANDWICK
David Payne’s opinion of Bangkok Hottie was reflected in his decision to run her first up in the Gr 3 Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick on April 4th.
UNIQUE AMBITION BLOWS ‘EM AWAY IN THE MIDWAY
“At last everything went right for the mare,” said a relieved John Sargent after Unique Ambition’s brilliant win in Saturday’s Randwick Midway.
THE GIRL’S ON FIRE! NINE WINNERS IN NINE DAYS FOR AMY MCLUCAS
Far away from the glitz and glamour of Royal Randwick on day two of The Championships, Amy McLucas rounded off an amazing week at Saturday’s Goulburn meeting.
GR 3 CARBINE CLUB WAS QUITE A CONSOLATION FOR AUTUMN BREAK CONNECTIONS
Kym Davison was driving south on the M31 near the Campbelltown exit when he took my phone call on Sunday morning.
WYONG WINNER SIR LES HAS A DUAL PURPOSE NAME IN HONOUR OF A RANDWICK TRAINER AND A SHOW BUSINESS ICON
It’s unlikely there was a more impressive maiden win anywhere in Australia on Saturday than the almost four length romp by first starter Sir Les at the Wyong meeting.
JASON COYLE’S LONG TERM PLAN PAYS OFF IN THE BIRTHDAY CARD
With due respect to the McDonald mania and Waller wizardry that made the Slipper meeting so special, perhaps a handful of other fine achievements didn’t get the accolades they deserved.
KIM QUALIFIES HER TWENTIETH PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALIST
Kim Waugh really doesn’t know why the Provincial Midway Championship has become such a bucket list project, but the series dominates her thoughts from Christmas time each year.