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.
BANDI’S BOY COMES OFF A GR 3 WIN TO THE COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
When Shelby Sixtysix grabbed Gr 1 glory in the 2022 Galaxy, trainer Danny Williams was confident he had another one at home likely to tread a similar path.
ATMOSPHERIC ROCK GIVES DANNY WILLIAMS ANOTHER STRING TO HIS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP BOW
Danny Williams has saddled up 26.5 TAB Highway winners since the inception of the concept in 2015. He got a special thrill in 2017 when Don’t Give A Damn posted a 6.5 lengths winning margin at Rosehill.
BANDI’S BOY MAKES IT 25.5 TAB HIGHWAYS FOR DANNY WILLIAMS
“He’s one of the slowest learners I’ve ever had anything to do with,” said Danny Williams of Saturday’s TAB Highway winner Bandi’s Boy. “He hasn’t yet learned to finish the job.”
THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR DANNY WILLIAMS WITH UK IMPORTS
Danny Williams was feeling a little sceptical about European horses by the time Marsabit arrived at his Goulburn stables in September of 2021. He’d had two previous involvements with imports for two very unhappy experiences.
SHELBY SIXTYSIX IS ONE TOUGH MUSTANG
Shelby Sixtysix looked a classic study in soundness as he hurtled down the middle of the track to blow the opposition away in Saturday’s TAB Highway on a rain sodden Randwick.