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.
GOLDEN SLIPPER DAY WAS PURE THEATRE
Had Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin machine not landed a winning double with Anamoe and Emanate, Golden Slipper day would have been a wipeout for racing’s major players.
STEVE HART CATCHES UP WITH ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TRAINERS IN GOLDEN SLIPPER HISTORY
Steve Hart shared a coffee and a few memories recently with Clarry Conners who has four Golden Slipper trophies on the shelf at Victory Lodge.
THE MIND OF A JOCKEY INSIDE THE BODY OF A RUGBY LEAGUE HALF BACK
Lenny Beasley couldn’t remember if it’s eleven or twelve years, since the ravages of the sweat box forced him out of racing.
“I know my last ride was at Kembla Grange for Clarry Conners, but don’t ask me the name of the horse”, said Lenny this week. “I just knew I couldn’t do it for one more day”.