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.
ANNA ROPER FINISHES 2024 ON A HIGH NOTE
A buoyant Port Macquarie crowd swelled by holidaymakers was treated to a masterclass by talented young jockey Anna Roper on Sunday.
ANNA’S MUSWELLBROOK TUMBLE BROUGHT HER BACK TO EARTH AFTER A WEEK OF CELEBRATION
All it took was a sidestep and a swerve from a green three year old filly to remind Anna Roper of the vagaries of racing.
ANNA ROPER RETURNS WITH A WINNER AT KEMPSEY
Some jockeys do nothing more than politely raise their whips or doff their caps as they return to scale on a Group 1 winner. Others look likely to execute a double somersault at any moment.