JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
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 100: Tappy chats with Brian Hancock
One of the very first podcast guests when the website opened a year ago was harness racing legend Brian Hancock.
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 98: Tappy chats with Bruce Harpley
Bruce Harpley sat on his back veranda at Junee to conduct this interview for our podcast. Widely known as the “pacing postman” he’s an earthy country bloke, with a great love of the harness horse.
Episode 97: Tappy chats with Jeff Collerson
When it comes to greyhound racing there’s no better raconteur than respected journalist Jeff Collerson. In our special interview Jeff reflects on half a century as chief greyhound writer for the Mirror and the Telegraph.
Episode 96: Tappy chats with John Caldow
The champion harness horseman talks about the tragedy that turned his family upside down early in his life. He reflects on his first win at Echuca and the thrill of his first Moonee Valley win. John talks of his long and happy marriage to Maree and his wife’s success as a trainer.
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.
Episode 91: Tappy chats with Fred Hastings
Great to chat with Sydney harness racing caller Fred Hastings who achieved the rare distinction of tipping the programme at Penrith last week (11/4/2019).
Episode 90: Tappy chats with Kelly Schweida
We welcome leading Queensland trainer Kelly Schweida who’s enjoying a terrific 2018/19 season. Getting close to 50 winners on all tracks and 30 in town.
Episode 89: Tappy chats with Steven Arnold (Part 2)
In Part 2 the immensely talented heavyweight jockey looks back on his association with some high profile trainers and the good horses he got to ride.
Episode 88: Tappy chats with Steven Arnold (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this week’s podcast Steven Arnold talks about his early days in Alice Springs and his family’s heavy involvement in racing.