JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
Episode 441: Tappy chats with Hilton Cope
It was the mid 1970’s and Hilton was on a flight from Dublin to Sydney after completing a three year stint with Irish trainer John Oxx. He turned to wife Marilyn and calmly announced that his riding days were over. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
Episode 117: Tappy chats with Hilton Cope
Delighted to introduce an old friend. Hilton Cope was one of Australia’s best jockeys in his day, but endless wasting was making his life a misery. After 6 Group 1 wins and great success overseas he made the snap decision to quit in the mid 1970’s.