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.
DARK GLITTER’S OVERDUE WIN WAS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED FOR TRAINER MIKE VAN GESTEL
In the middle of last month horse racing was the furthest thing from Mike Van Gestel’s mind. After two weeks of indifferent health he suddenly found himself in hospital.
MIKE VAN GESTEL’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH HORSES BEGAN ON A DAIRY FARM IN BELGIUM.
Mike Van Gestel got the shock of his life as he carried Molly Bourke’s saddle to the horse stalls before the BM64 at Newcastle on Saturday.