JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
Episode 167: Tappy chats with Neville Begg (Part 2)
In part 2 the legendary trainer pays tribute to his all time favourite Emancipation, winner of 19 races. He draws comparisons with Sunline and Winx. (click on image for more photos)
Episode 166: Tappy chats with Neville Begg (Part 1)
In Part 1 the veteran horseman talks of his interest in thoroughbred breeding and his current involvement with Written By’s new life at the famous Widden Stud. (click on image for more photos)
Episode 145: Tappy chats with Greg Hickman
Greg begins by talking about his dream horse Pierata and the proposed stud venture which seemed likely to terminate the stallion’s racing career. He talks of the surprise decision to put him back into work.
Episode 140: Tappy chats with Clare Cunningham
Clare Cunningham talks of her happy childhood on a Bairnsdale property and her earliest involvement with horses. She pays tribute to her parents Daniel and Julie who taught her the basics of horse management.
Episode 139: Tappy chats with Colin Alderson (Part 2)
In this segment the gentleman trainer Colin Alderson, pays tribute to his horse of a lifetime Sky Heights who won $4.2 million dollars in prize money.
Episode 138: Tappy chats with Colin Alderson (Part 1)
Colin recalls his aspirations to become a jockey and his brief experience at the Drouin picnic races. He remembers with affection a mare called Byam Rose who launched his career as a trainer.
Episode 137: Tappy chats with Richard Jolly
Great to catch up with respected trainer Richard Jolly who talks of his newly formed training partnership with daughter Chantelle. He discusses the parlous state of prize money levels in South Australia and the exodus of trainers to other states.
Episode 128: Tappy chats with Mitchell Beer
Thirty year old Victorian Mitchell Beer reveals that he didn’t want to be in racing when it was time to look at career options - he chose a golf apprenticeship.
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 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 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 109: Tappy chats with Colin de Fillipe
New Zealand has long been the breeding ground of great horses and great horsemen. On behalf of HRNSW we catch up with champion Kiwi harness trainer/driver Colin de Fillipe.
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 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 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 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.