Episode 555: Tappy chats with Braith Nock

Braith, in the Arrowfield colours unsaddles Rematch after a win at Newcastle 10/10/2023 - courtesy Bradley Photographers

Racing’s best judges were predicting a big future for Braith Nock long before he ever rode in a race. How right they were! The third generation jockey won at his first ever race ride and hasn’t stopped riding winners since. Braith made a huge statement last season when he became champion Sydney apprentice with 40 metropolitan winners. The quietly spoken twenty four year old honed his balance with several years as a bull rider, before taking up an apprenticeship under the watchful eye of Brett Cavanough. There are many other things Braith would rather be doing than recording interviews, but he kindly consented to join us this week on the podcast. He talks about his punishing recent schedule.

Braith is delighted to have the support of his former master Brett Cavanough.

He explains the recent addition of his trademark moustache.

The young jockey takes us back to his bull riding years and the serious accident that stopped him in his tracks.

Braith remembers the thrill of winning at his very first race ride.

He says he enjoyed a three month stint with top Randwick trainer Peter Snowden despite a bout of homesickness.

Braith looks at some of his favourite city winners including a trio of mares from the Maher stable.

He looks back on a healthy number of doubles and trebles, and one spectacular four timer at Gilgandra.

The young jockey speaks of the thrill of riding a Wellington Boot winner.

Braith speaks of Brett Cavanough’s recently formulated training partnership with daughter Georgie.

He’s thrilled to report his elder sister Dana is also apprenticed to Brett Cavanough.

Braith pays tribute to his trainer/Mum Jane Clement.

He says he was beginning to think he’d never ride a winner for his mother. It finally happened at Kempsey.

Braith talks of his passion for fishing.

This is the one that started it all! Braith wins on Just Strolling at his very first race ride - Inverell 01/01/2023 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Braith’s mum Jane Clement didn’t train Just Strolling but she was there to see her boy make a stunning debut - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Braith receives Golden Whip Award as leading rider at the 2025 Scone carnival. 2 wins and 4 placings over the two days earned him the trophy - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Here’s an important one! Mickey’s Medal gives Braith his first city treble at Rosehill 14/06/2025 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Epic Proportions brings up Braith’s 40th metropolitan win for the season on the Kensington track 16/07/2025 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.