Episode 98: Tappy chats with Bruce Harpley

Image courtesy National Trotguide - Greg Kelly and Bruce win the Vicbred 2YO Semi Final.

Image courtesy National Trotguide - Greg Kelly and Bruce win the Vicbred 2YO Semi Final.

Bruce Harpley sat on his back veranda at Junee to conduct this interview for our podcast.

Widely known as the “pacing postman” he’s an earthy country bloke, with a great love of the harness horse. For twenty six years Bruce has mixed horse training with his job at the Junee Post Office.

He has 800 career wins on his CV, with an impressive total of 20 Group 1’s. He’s the first to tell you that fellow trainer Bernie Kelly made it all possible. For the trot fans, Bruce Harpley is a good listen.

(Banner image courtesy National Trotguide - Bruce on Macca Kelly in the Bernie Kelly colours.)

Image courtesy National Trotguide - Bruce wins the Gold Tiara Final on champion filly Frith.

Image courtesy National Trotguide - Bruce wins the Gold Tiara Final on champion filly Frith.

Image courtesy National Trotguide - Bruce enjoyed this win on Frith in the Breeders Crown 4YO Mares Final.

Image courtesy National Trotguide - Bruce enjoyed this win on Frith in the Breeders Crown 4YO Mares Final.