JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
Episode 21: Tappy chats with Grahame Begg
Grahame Begg joins the podcast this week, and talks about his shock decision to quit Sydney racing 4 years ago.
Episode 19: Tappy chats with Jemma Cutting
Jemma Cutting of Inglis Digital, talks about the very popular monthly online auction. It was introduced just 15 months ago but has been embraced by all sections of the racing industry.
Episode 18: Tappy chats with Anthony Cummings
Our podcast this week features multiple Group 1 winning trainer Anthony Cummings, who's back training out of Leilani Lodge, home base to his late father Bart for 4 decades. Anthony is now training in partnership with son Edward, and the pair begin the new season with more than 50 horses in work.
Episode 17: Tappy chats with Kim Waugh
Another podcast guest this week is respected trainer Kim Waugh who finished the 2017/18 season with 46 winners - her best ever result. Kim, and husband Mark have completed their dream training complex on fifty acres at Jilliby near Wyong giving thier horses the best of both worlds.
Episode 16: Tappy chats with Jay Ford
On the podcast is popular jockey Jay Ford who enjoyed a good season in 2017/18. As a 20 year old Jay formed an association with champion sprinter Takeover Target who took him around the world several times, and brought him seven Group One wins.
Episode 14: Tappy chats with Kevin Thompson
On the podcast we catch up with retired race caller Kevin Thompson. He excelled as a commentator in all three codes spending twenty years at Kembla and thirty years at Harold Park. Almost three years ago he suffered a stroke following multiple bypass surgery, leaving him with an impairment to his peripheral vision. He could call a race tommorow but isn't allowed to drive his car to the track.
Episode 13: Tappy chats with Bryan Guy
Podcast number 13 features trainer Bryan Guy who has won 1000 races in Queensland since relocating from Rosehill in 2000. Bryan talks about the legacy established by his late father Ray Guy who was among Sydneys top trainers for many years. Through Bryan and his son Daniel, the name continues on its winning way.
Episode 12: Tappy chats with Tommy Berry
On podcast 12 we catch up with champion jockey Tommy Berry who is back home after a topsy-turvy year in Hong Kong. Tommy faces the challenge of re-establishing his place among Sydneys powerful jockeys ranks. This interview was recorded the day before Tom rode Chautauqua in a crucial barrier trial at Rosehill.
Episode 11: Tappy chats with Jim Byrne
Podcast Episode 11 features ever consistent Queensland jockey Jim Byrne, already the winner of four premierships. Jimmy has been chasing the remarkable Jeff Lloyd for the past two seasons, but has never been in better form. Super fit, and totally dedicated Jim Byrne is the complete professional jockey.
Episode 9: Tappy Chats with Corey Brown
Our Podcast Episode 9 features popular jockey Corey Brown soon to represent Australia in the Shergar Cup Jockeys Challenge at Royal Ascot. The dual Melbourne Cup winning rider talks openly about the highs and lows of his brilliant career.
Episode 8: Tappy Chats with Tracey Bartley
Our podcast guest is jockey turned trainer Tracey Bartley. This little bloke has ducked plenty of punches in the pursuit of a career he loves, including serious injuries and a debilitating ilness. 3 runners for 3 winners at the recent Scone Carnival and 3 Group 1 trophies on the shelf, are testimony to his talents.
Episode 7: Tappy Chats with Jon Grisedale
Lets hear from comeback jockey Jon Grisedale who has been back riding winners for 16 months. After recovering from a broken leg, he only intended to ride work for his trainer/wife Donna but the roar of the crowd beckoned.
Episode 5: Tappy Chats with Trainer Kerry Parker
Kerry Parker has guided the career of Dark Dream from a Moruya Maiden to a Queensland Derby in just 7 months. Kerry now joins the Group 1 club after several placings at the elite level. Kerry talks about Dark Dream's future on Tappy's podcast this week. (Image Courtesy of Mark Bradley Photography)
Episode 4: John Tapp Chats With Brian Hancock
A treat for Harness racing fans. We review the stellar career of the man they called "The Inter Dominion King". Brian Hancock won five grand finals as a driver, and five as a trainer. He worked at many jobs before settling on a career that would take him to the very top of Australia's training and driving ranks.
Episode 3: John Tapp Chats With Ben Smith
Great to catch up with young Newcastle trainer Ben Smith who landed two Group One winners during the Autumn Carnival. Ben talks about several new owners who have joined his stable, and of the hopes and dreams he holds for the future.
Episode 2: John Tapp chats with Rodney Quinn
Proud to present a long chat with an old friend Rodney Quinn, who retired from race riding 5 years ago. In a career spanning 40 years R.M. Quinn rode 2000 winners including 130 black type races and 9 coveted Group Ones. Let's find out what he is doing today...
Episode 1: John Tapp chats with Josh Parr
It was a delight to chat with Josh Parr, one of a brilliant group of young jockeys currently competing in Sydney. He is approaching eight hundred career wins, including seventy stakes races and 3 Group One events.