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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 529: Tappy chats with Damien Oliver

Episode 529:  Tappy chats with Damien Oliver

The way James McDonald is reeling off Gr 1 wins it seems certain he’ll need only two more full seasons to seriously threaten Damien Oliver’s record of 129 Australian wins at the elite level. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 528: Luke Marlow - Sky Racing's Mr Versatility

Episode 528:  Luke Marlow - Sky Racing's Mr Versatility

Luke Marlow’s love affair with thoroughbreds can be traced to the days when he had photos of the champion mare Makybe Diva prominently displayed on his bedroom walls. (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)

Episode 521: Tappy chats with James Innes Jnr - 5 years on from Nettoyer's Doncaster win at a deserted Randwick

Episode 521:  Tappy chats with James Innes Jnr - 5 years on from Nettoyer's Doncaster win at a deserted Randwick

We’re approaching the fifth anniversary of one of the most unique race days ever seen in Sydney. Drastic covid protocols saw only jockeys, trainers and a handful of stable staff in attendance… (CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 520: Tappy chats with Matthew Hoysted

Episode 520:  Tappy chats with Matthew Hoysted

The famous Hoysted racing dynasty had its origins in Victoria early in the twentieth century and has produced generations of successful horse trainers. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 519: Tappy chats with Rodney Quinn

Episode 519:  Tappy chats with Rodney Quinn

When Rod Quinn won on Merlin Mustang at Rosehill in 2013, he had no idea it was fated to be his last ride in a race. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 518: Tappy chats with James Moss – Tricolours Racing & Syndications

Episode 518:  Tappy chats with James Moss – Tricolours Racing & Syndications

We’ve had a number of syndication company founders on the podcast over recent years, all sharing stories about their childhood passion for racing. James Moss is no different. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 517: Tappy chats with Zac Lloyd

Episode 517:  Tappy chats with Zac Lloyd

Zac Lloyd’s day of days at Rosehill on February 22nd was soured by a five meeting suspension incurred on the third of his five winners on the programme. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 516: Allan Kehoe - A Randwick win and a trackwork spill in the space of 5 days

Episode 516:  Allan Kehoe - A Randwick win and a trackwork spill in the space of 5 days

Allan Kehoe has had some handy horses through his hands in twelve years as a professional trainer, but until recently a horse with that elusive X factor had never walked into his Wyong stables. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 515: Tappy chats with Jim Byrne

Episode 515:  Tappy chats with Jim Byrne

We’ve had several emails lately enquiring about Jim Byrne’s future plans. He was missing in action for the latter half of 2024 and has been relatively quiet since returning to the saddle. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 513: Tappy chats with Jamie Mott

Episode 513:  Tappy chats with Jamie Mott

At the time this podcast was recorded on Thursday January 30th, Jamie Mott had ridden 71 Victorian winners for the current season. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 512: Tappy chats with Opie Bosson - ONZM

Episode 512:  Tappy chats with Opie Bosson - ONZM

The legendary jockey’s sudden retirement announcement in December caught the NZ racing industry by surprise. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)