Harness Racing

Episode 10: Tappy chats with Mark Callaghan

Episode 10: Tappy chats with Mark Callaghan

Early in his career Mark Callaghan's horses, played second fiddle to his trade as an electrical fitter. It wasn't long before Mark realised his heart was with the horses, and he hasn't looked back. He's been among Newscastle's top trainers for some years, and now has an able deputy in sixteen year old son Jack who drove his very first winner recently. 

Episode 6: Tappy Chats with Paul Fitzpatrick

Episode 6: Tappy Chats with Paul Fitzpatrick

Paul Fitzpatrick has been one of Australia's top harness racing trainers for over three decades. Join Paul as he looks back on his successful career and the great horses that have passed through Jay Jay farm. Back better than ever after a recent illness, the seven time Harold Park premiership winner, is set to continue on his winning way.  Paul Fitzpatrick on Tappy's podcast now. 

Episode 4: John Tapp Chats With Brian Hancock

Episode 4: John Tapp Chats With Brian Hancock

A treat for Harness racing fans. We review the stellar career of the man they called "The Inter Dominion King". Brian Hancock won five grand finals as a driver, and five as a trainer.  He worked at many jobs before settling on a career that would take him to the very top of Australia's training and driving ranks.