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.
NICK OLIVE’S BRAVE CALL COMES OFF WITH A BANG!
Most horse trainers agree there’s nothing more satisfying than having a long range plan come off without a hitch.
NICK OLIVE’S RARE DOUBLE - A TAB HIGHWAY AND GILGANDRA CUP IN 24 HOURS
On any other sweltering Sunday the thought of a near 500 km road trip towing a horse float would have held little appeal. Last Sunday however trainer Nick Olive felt no pain as he departed his Queanbeyan stables with just one horse on board
TEJORI REPAYS NICK’S PATIENCE AT LAST
There’s something about Tejori that suggests it’s all ahead of the athletic three year old filly. We catch up with trainer Nick Olive who found her at the 2018 Inglis Classic Sale. He says it’s been a case of waiting for Tejori to get over a few growing pains.