Horse Racing Podcast

Episode 544: Tappy chats with Ron Dufficy

Episode 544:  Tappy chats with Ron Dufficy

Ron Dufficy’s reputation as an astute judge of racehorses evolved very early in his apprenticeship to Bart Cummings. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 543: Tappy chats with Kevin Moses

Episode 543:  Tappy chats with Kevin Moses

I’ve all but lost count of the number of requests we’ve received for an interview with Kevin Moses. The most recent enquiry came from a regular podcast listener at a Sydney RSL Club. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 542: Tappy chats with Jack Bruce

Episode 542:  Tappy chats with Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce quickly made his mark after joining the Queensland training ranks in 2022. The NZ born 35 year old didn’t even contemplate applying for a trainer’s licence until he felt good and ready for the task at hand. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS.)

Episode 541: Tappy chats with Mack Griffith

Episode 541:  Tappy chats with Mack Griffith

Mack Griffith has long been regarded as one of the most astute country based trainers in the state. He learned the trade from his late father John. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 540: David McColm - Kosciuszko winning trainer relocates to the Gold Coast

Episode 540:  David McColm - Kosciuszko winning trainer relocates to the Gold Coast

David McColm’s handling of media commitments after the 2024 Kosciuszko won him many friends. It was well documented that his talented horse Far Too Easy had endured several setbacks. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 539: Tappy chats with Darryl "Digger" McLellan

Episode 539:  Tappy chats with Darryl "Digger" McLellan

Darryl McLellan’s recent retirement announcement caught a few racing mates by surprise. It was well known that the 54 year old was still enjoying his riding and happy to travel big mileage if the mounts were there. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 538 - Graham Cook - former Queensland riding legend

Episode 538 - Graham Cook - former Queensland riding legend

Queensland has long been regarded as a nursery for budding champion jockeys. Prime examples are George Moore and Neville Sellwood who both rode English Derby winners in addition to their stellar Australian careers. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 537: Tappy chats with Lindsay Hatch

Episode 537:  Tappy chats with Lindsay Hatch

Early in life Lindsay Hatch was totally focused on becoming a jockey and was able to make that happen, albeit for a very short time. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 536: Tappy chats with Alf Matthews

Episode 536:  Tappy chats with Alf Matthews

Racing Victoria has always placed enormous importance on the education and welfare of the state’s junior jockeys. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 535: Tappy chats with Luke Currie

Episode 535:  Tappy chats with Luke Currie

Many punters have noted the absence of Luke Currie from the Melbourne riding ranks in recent weeks. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS.)

Episode 534: Tappy chats with Jeff Lloyd

Episode 534:  Tappy chats with Jeff Lloyd

A remarkable riding career came to an end at Doomben in July 2019 when Jeff Lloyd donned the silks for the final time. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 533: Tony McMahon - Steward, Handicapper, Administrator, Journalist, Race Caller, Horse Trainer

Episode 533:  Tony McMahon - Steward, Handicapper, Administrator, Journalist, Race Caller, Horse Trainer

It’s doubtful that Queensland has ever produced a more versatile racing all rounder than Rockhampton based Tony McMahon who was forced to reduce his workload significantly following a freak stable accident in 2022. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 531: Tappy chats with Donna Scott

Episode 531:  Tappy chats with Donna Scott

Donna was at Albury airport waiting to board a Melbourne bound flight when we tracked her down last Friday. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 530: Tappy chats with Anthony Cavallo

Episode 530:  Tappy chats with Anthony Cavallo

Anthony Cavallo’s year long absence from the western districts riding ranks continues to arouse the curiosity of his many friends and TAB followers. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 527: Tappy chats with Richard Bensley

Episode 527:  Tappy chats with Richard Bensley

Golf has long been the most popular pastime of professional jockeys. Some have attained a very high level in the sport, others are happy to “puddle” around once or twice a week with a few mates. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 526: Tappy chats with Mollie Fitzgerald

Episode 526:  Tappy chats with Mollie Fitzgerald

Brilliant apprentice Mollie Fitzgerald was shattered recently when a sudden bout of appendicitis interrupted her march towards a possible NSW jockey’s premiership win. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 525: Tappy chats with Dave Heywood

Episode 525:  Tappy chats with Dave Heywood

For many decades the NSW Riverina has produced an endless list of outstanding trainers and jockeys. One man to leave his mark as a jockey and trainer is Dave Heywood who retired in 2020 after six decades in the racing industry. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 524: Michael Beattie - Stipendiary steward, racing administrator and bloodstock agent.

Episode 524:  Michael Beattie - Stipendiary steward, racing administrator and bloodstock agent.

When Michael Beattie became Deputy Chairman of Stewards for the Hunter And North Western Racing Association in 1985 he wasn’t made welcome by all of his new colleagues. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 523: Tappy chats with Ron Quinton

Episode 523:  Tappy chats with Ron Quinton

Racing has seen few more distinguished careers than the one enjoyed by Ron Quinton over six rewarding decades. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 522: Tappy chats with Luke Rolls

Episode 522:  Tappy chats with Luke Rolls

There’s no busier jockey in northern NSW than Wauchope based Luke Rolls, an expat Kiwi who drives huge mileage to honour commitments at northern rivers and tablelands tracks. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)