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.
KEITH DRYDEN GETS HIS FIRST METRO QUINELLA
Ever astute Canberra trainer Keith Dryden has enjoyed many special moments in a career now into its fifth decade.
SISTER MOON IS STILL LEARNING HER TRADE, BUT KEEPS ON WINNING
Modern day prize money has reached undreamed of levels, but you’ve still got to have a horse good enough to win it.
KEITH DRYDEN IS PRYDE’S EASIFEED COUNTRY TRAINER OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2022
In view of the fact that Racing NSW allows Canberra trained horses to contest the TAB Highway races, I think it’s fair enough to include ACT trainers in the monthly award calculations.
FROM THE SHEARING SHED TO ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST RESPECTED TRAINERS
While James Cummings, Darren Weir and Chris Waller were basking in Group 1 glory at Flemington on Saturday, veteran trainer Keith Dryden was alone with his thoughts at his Canberra stables.