Episode 170: Tappy chats with Scott Darby (Part 1)

Image courtesy Bradley Photographers - Another Group One trophy for Darby Racing.

Image courtesy Bradley Photographers - Another Group One trophy for Darby Racing.

In Part 1 Scott Darby talks of the yearling sale selection criteria, which has led him to many winners.

He talks of his early fascination with racing and his desire to become a jockey.

Scott reflects on the intimidating experience of an interview with Tommy Smith.

He looks back on a job with trainer Clarrie Conners in the early 90’s.

He talks of his earliest attempts in the field of syndication.

Scott remembers with affection his flying start as a syndicator. A Gimcrack Stakes win with a $15,000 filly.

He talks of two young horses he purchased and later sold on. They ran 2nd and 4th in a Golden Slipper. He was very angry with himself.

Scott pays tribute to his first syndicated Gr 1 winner, the $10,000 Inglis Classic graduate Yankee Rose. She gave twenty owners an exciting ride.

(Banner image courtesy Bradley Photographers - A jubilant trio! Scott, Dean Yendall and David Vandyke after Yankee Rose_s Spring Champion Stakes win 2016.)

Image courtesy Bradley Photographics - Yankee Rose gives Darby Racing and Dean Yendall a maiden Group One win.

Image courtesy Bradley Photographics - Yankee Rose gives Darby Racing and Dean Yendall a maiden Group One win.