JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
Episode 116: Tappy chats with Barry Baldwin
Barry Baldwin’s racing life began as an apprentice jockey at Roma in Queensland. He rode a few winners, but by age 18 couldn’t ride under 57kgs.
Episode 115: Tappy chats with Danny Brereton (Part 2)
In part two Dan Brereton pays tribute to the wonderful trainers who helped him along the way.
He reflects on very successful riding stints in Hong Kong and Macau. He was the first Australian Club Jockey to be appointed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Episode 114: Tappy chats with Danny Brereton (Part 1)
In part one Danny Brereton brings us right up to date with his current amazing progress. He takes us back to the terrible fall at Moonee Valley that snatched away a great career.
Episode 113: Tappy chats with Jenny Graham
Always great to catch up with a “bush” trainer and this week it’s Port Macquarie’s Jenny Graham who talks about her current star galloper Victorem.
Episode 112: Tappy chats with Peter Heagney
We catch up with retiring auctioneer Peter Heagney who sold his final lot on behalf of Inglis at last week’s Great Southern sale. Peter talks of his mixed emotions as he brought down the gavel on a fifty year career working for three different companies, the last 25 years with Inglis.
Episode 111: Tappy chats with Colin Little (Part 2)
In Part 2 of the podcast Colin reflects on Group 1 wins by Ista Kareem and Blutigeroo - two horses he got second hand. He talks about the prospects of some of his current team including the headstrong Vassilator who beat all but The Autumn Sun in last year’s Caulfield Guineas.
Episode 110: Tappy chats with Colin Little (Part 1)
In Part 1 trainer Colin Little talks about the shock he received to learn that Caulfield will close as a training base in 2023. He talks of his early life riding ponies on the racecourse and his short career as an apprentice jockey.
Episode 108: Tappy chats with John Holloway
Great to catch up with the ebullient John Holloway whose career as a racing writer began with the defunct Sydney Sun in 1959. Holly talks about his inner city childhood and those early days in the print media when he got to work with some of his boyhood idols.
Episode 107: Tappy chats with Danny Williams (Part 2)
In this segment of our two part podcast, Danny Williams talks about the job offer that changed his life. He was invited to become private trainer for former Wallaby and Eastern Suburbs League star Alan Cardy.
Episode 106: Tappy chats with Danny Williams (Part 1)
In our two part podcast it is great to catch up with Danny Williams, a familiar character on racetracks with his trademark stetson. Danny, a son of former respected bush jockey Harry Williams, had a spectacular career as an amateur rider and a successful transition to the pro ranks.
Episode 105: Tappy chats with George Altomonte
The word “retirement” is not in George Altomonte’s vocabulary. The sprightly 83 year old is almost as busy today as he was in the 60’s when he was building a huge car dealership network.
Episode 104: Tappy chats with Allan Denham
Great to welcome Allan Denham to the podcast. His trademark humour is ever-present as he looks back on his time as an apprentice jockey. His friends thought he’d last five minutes. He hung in there for seven years, riding 400 winners and winning an apprentices premiership.
Episode 103: Tappy chats with Alan Scorse
We catch up with Alan “Groovy” Scorse who just recently relinquished his trainer’s licence following a concerning medical report.
Episode 102: Tappy chats with Steven King (Part 2)
In Part 2 Steven takes us through the running of the 1991 Melbourne Cup. He couldn’t have wished for a better 22nd birthday present.
Episode 101: Tappy chats with Steven King (Part 1)
In Part 1 of a our 2 part podcast, Steve King brings us up to date with his current role at the famous Macedon Lodge training complex. He reflects on his apprenticeship to trainer John Meagher and his early winners.
Episode 99: Tappy chat with Damian Browne
It was just another day at the office for Damian Browne when he reported for trackwork at Corbould Park two days before this year’s Magic Millions meeting.
Episode 95: Tappy chats with John Sadler (Part 2)
The talented trainer pays tribute to more of his favourite horses, his overseas training experiences, his time with Lloyd Williams and the new owner who bought him a Stradbroke winner.
Episode 94: Tappy chats with John Sadler (Part 1)
In Part 1 the respected Victorian trainer, John Sadler, talks about his early life in Terang and the influence of his remarkable parents.
Episode 93: Tappy chats with Bernadette Cooper (Part 2)
In part 2 Bernie takes us right back to her childhood days in pony club and her apprenticeship to Col Williamson on the Sunny Coast.
Episode 92: Tappy chats with Bernadette Cooper (Part 1)
In our 2 part podcast, it’s a delight to catch up with a little lady, Bernadette Cooper, who has made her mark in two fields of endeavour.