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.

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ROD NORTHAM TAKES NO NOTICE OF STRIKE RATES BUT ADMITS IT’S A NICE PROBLEM TO HAVE

“I try to keep strike rates out of my mind,” said in form trainer Rod Northam. “Trainers who worry about strike rates tend to barrier trial horses more often, waiting for the right races to come along.

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