Jockey

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Episode 253: Tappy chats with Greg Ryan

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Episode 253: Tappy chats with Greg Ryan

A long overdue chat with a hard working jockey who would have competed at the highest metropolitan level had he so desired, but Greg Ryan preferred life in the bush. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 250: Tappy chats with Cam Rawiller

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Episode 250: Tappy chats with Cam Rawiller

Great to catch up with a brilliant young Victorian jockey who’s just beginning his second season. He rode 75 winners in his first season. Cam talks of his famous Dad, multiple Group 1 winning jockey Nash. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 249: Tappy chats with James Winks

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Episode 249: Tappy chats with James Winks

The outstanding Victorian jockey talks of the fainting spell at home that signalled his impending medical condition. James was in disbelief when Doctors explained the likely ramifications of syncope - a disorder that would be aggravated by the ravages of wasting. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 247: Tappy chats with Darryn Murphy

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Episode 247: Tappy chats with Darryn Murphy

Great to catch up with former jockey Darryn Murphy who is enjoying his role as a mentor and coach of young racing aspirants in South Australia. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 245: Tappy chats with Cyril Small

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Episode 245: Tappy chats with Cyril Small

Great to catch up with Queensland’s second oldest active jockey. He’s not long back from a nasty shoulder injury that should have finished his career, but Cyril Small has no intention of stopping. (click on image to see more photos)

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Episode 244: Tappy chats with Andrew Adkins

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Episode 244: Tappy chats with Andrew Adkins

This brilliant young Sydney jockey is entitled to think he’s used up all of his bad luck. He looks back on the nasty fall at Rosehill on July 25th which left him with a long list of injuries - his second major race fall in fifteen months. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 243: Tappy chats with Lenny Beasley

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Episode 243: Tappy chats with Lenny Beasley

The former brilliant jockey discusses the higher scale of weights in the current era. He says today’s heavier jockeys get their chance to stay in the game for longer periods. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 238: Tappy chats with Nash Rawiller

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Episode 238: Tappy chats with Nash Rawiller

The champion jockey talks about his decision to base himself in Sydney at the expiration of a 15 months disqualification incurred in Hong Kong. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 234: Tappy chats with Michael Poy

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Episode 234: Tappy chats with Michael Poy

Michael expresses his delight at winning his second consecutive Melbourne junior title. The twenty one year old talks of the enormous influence racing had on his early life. It was the main topic of conversation in the family. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 233: Tappy chats with Dale Smith

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Episode 233: Tappy chats with Dale Smith

Saw a bloke called Dale Smith ride a few Brisbane winners over the last month and was curious about his background. It was obvious he’d had plenty of experience so I tracked him down for a podcast. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 231: Tappy chats with Adrian Layt

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Episode 231: Tappy chats with Adrian Layt

Adrian begins with his assessment of a first starter he rode for Gerald Ryan at Kembla last week. He was pretty impressed. The jockey talks of the massive amount of travelling he undertakes each week. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 230: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 2

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Episode 230: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 2

Ron recalls the telegram he received from famous Irish trainer Paddy Prendergast offering him a stable retainer. He remembers his early months in Ireland and an Irish 2000 Guineas win on Kythnos to get the ball rolling. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 229: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 1

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Episode 229: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 1

In Part 1 the former legendary jockey talks about the frustrations of Covid 19. He loves to drive himself around Melbourne but just lately never gets his car out of the garage. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 228: Tappy chats with Michael Rodd

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Episode 228: Tappy chats with Michael Rodd

Great to catch up with likeable Michael Rodd who talks of his recent return to Melbourne, where he’s enjoyed some of his greatest moments in racing. He says it’s been a battle to re-establish against some strong opposition. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 226: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 2

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Episode 226: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 2

In Part 2 Michael profiles two wonderful horses sent to Australia by Sheikh Hamdan. He reflects on his association with At Talaq - a Melbourne Cup winner who could sprint like an Everest horse. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 225: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 1

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Episode 225: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 1

Despite having posted a podcast with Michael Clarke 15 months ago, we’re still getting enquiries about the whereabouts of the former top jockey. It’s our pleasure to give that podcast another run this week. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 224: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 2

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Episode 224: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 2

In part 2 of the podcast Shane looks back on his association with a very good horse called Prince Salieri, who gave him 2 Gr 1 wins. He said Prince Salieri raced in a tough era, but held his own against some outstanding horses. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 223: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 1

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Episode 223: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 1

In Part 1 the former champion jockey talks about life out of the saddle. He has spent almost 8 years with Racing Queensland, counselling and mentoring jockeys in need of a helping hand. Shane looks back on the days when he had to take short breaks from riding in order to retain his enthusiasm. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 217: Tappy chats with Todd Pannell

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Episode 217: Tappy chats with Todd Pannell

It’s a pleasure to catch up with a quiet achiever in South Australian racing. Todd Pannell talks about his best ever season in 2019/2020. He’s got the SA premiership all tied up, and with ordinary luck will win the metro title as well. (click image for more photos)