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.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW SPONSOR - DARBY RACING COMES ON BOARD
One of the most striking sets of colours doing the rounds on Australian racetracks are those registered in the name of respected syndication company Darby Racing.
HARPO HAS THE LAST WORD AT ROSEHILL GARDENS
Scott Darby was horrified when he watched Harpo Marx contest his first two Australian barrier trials. The founder and CEO of Darby Racing had purchased the royally bred horse in 2019 from the Coolmore draft at a Tattersall’s Horses In Training Sale at Newmarket.