JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
Episode 550: Tappy chats with Mitchell Bell - The travelling man
Mitchell Bell is one of several Sydney based jockeys who regularly ply their trade on outside tracks.
Episode 549: Tappy chats with Clare Lindop
Although there wasn’t a trace of racing in Clare Lindop’s family background, the little girl from Warrnambool was hellbent on becoming a jockey from age 10.
Episode 548: Tappy chats with Cameron Crockett
Young trainer Cameron Crockett completely dominated the recent Dubbo Cup programme with three wins and one dead heat on the ten race programme
Episode 547: Greg Ryan - Motor mechanic turned jockey who rode 4,035 winners - second largest win tally in Australian racing history.
“I’ll just wake up one day and say to myself that’ll do me,” was the reply given by Greg Ryan when quizzed about a likely retirement date on a podcast posted on October 27th 2020.
Episode 546: A tribute to Carioca - the horse who overcame chronic lameness to become an Aussie favourite
Plagued with chronic hoof issues in his early life, Carioca won only three of his first nine starts and spent long periods on the sidelines.
Episode 545: Tappy chats with Sally Taylor
It’s always a pleasure to welcome a member of the country training ranks to the podcast. This week it’s Sally Taylor from the busy Coffs Harbour training hub, home to more than 100 horses. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)