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.
JOE PRIDE NOTCHES HIS FIRST GR 1 FOR GODOLPHIN
“I was both surprised and delighted when asked to be part of an interview process when Godolphin changed direction a few months ago,” said in form trainer Joe Pride.
JOE PRIDE’S GOT A SOFT SPOT FOR WYONG
Joe Pride has never regarded himself as a hopeless sentimentalist, but he did confess to a hint of nostalgia after saddling up two winners at Wyong’s first ever stand-alone meeting.
PRIVATE EYE SHOWED HIS FESTIVAL STAKES RIVALS A TRICK OR TWO
Joe Pride has all but given up on trying to outguess Private Eye. The enigmatic but massively talented gelding has had the top trainer scratching his head all through this current preparation.
HATS OFF TO THE TAB EVEREST
Joe Pride rarely goes out on Saturday nights. A week of absurdly early rises and the grind of running a fifty horse operation takes its toll. He made a rare exception on Saturday night…
COAL CRUSHER KNOWS HOW TO WIN
His very name stirs memories of champion NZ gelding Bonecrusher whose nine Gr 1 wins in the 1980’s made him a headliner on both sides of the Tasman.