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.
SCOTT SINGLETON AND CHRISTIAN REITH - ENGINEERS OF MEMORABLE DARK JEWEL WIN BY MELODY AGAIN
The famous hit song “Some Days Are Diamonds” has struck many a chord with horse trainers since John Denver first propelled it to the top of the charts in 1981.
CHRISTIAN’S KICKING PLENTY OF GOALS!
A flurry of winners on provincial and country tracks in recent months has more than justified Christian Reith’s decision to carve a niche for himself outside the metropolitan area.