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.
VAUBAN TAKES THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS SALVAGING HIS REPUTATION IN AUSTRALIA
When Vauban arrived in Melbourne for his first Cup mission in 2023, he’d raced fourteen times for seven wins, including three over hurdles.
SPANGLER STOOD OUT LIKE A BEACON IN THE POLYTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
There was a note of urgency in James McDonald’s body language as the field topped the rise in Saturday’s Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championship Final.