JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
JOHN TAPP RACING PODCAST
Episode 142: Tappy chats with Gary Harley - Part 2
In part 2 of the podcast Gary Harley reflects on many happy years as the Knights official caller and the hysteria of their first premiership win.
Episode 141: Tappy chats with Gary Harley - Part 1
In part 1 the affable Harley talks of his childhood days in Maitland and the influence of his father Jack, who was a racing tragic. Gary talks of his school days at the Maitland Marist Bros and the phantom Melbourne Cup call he was asked to provide every year.
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 136: Tappy chats with Graham McNeice (Part 2)
In this segment “the Shadow” looks back on the arrival of satellite sports television in Australia. He was one of the pioneers.
Episode 135: Tappy chats with Graham McNeice (Part 1)
In segment 1 Graham talks of childhood days in his father’s Croydon Park butcher shop and the second business that flourished behind the counter. He talks of his association with the dynamic Frank Kennedy who got him started as a race caller.
Episode 134: Tappy chats with Greg Hall (Part 2)
In part 2 Greg pays tribute to a horse he loved - the tough and aggressive Zeditave, winner of 14 from 17. Hall rode him in 11 of those wins.
Episode 133: Tappy chats with Greg Hall (Part 1)
The former champion jockey, Greg Hall, talks about his current state of health and takes us through the emotional struggles of his post racing life.
Episode 132: Tappy chats with Jeff Penza
Great to chat with highly respected jockey Jeff Penza who reflects on the horror fall at Queanbeyan that sidelined him for ten months.
Episode 131: Tappy chats with Kima Frenning
It was a delight to catch up with the young lady who arrived from Sweden just under five years ago hoping to get some opportunities in Melbourne’s Monte races.
Episode 130: Tappy chats with Bruce McHugh (Part 2)
In Part 2 Bruce recalls his introduction to Kerry Packer. He took a wager from Packer when another bookie declined.
Episode 129: Tappy chats with Bruce McHugh (Part 1)
The former high profile bookmaker, Bruce McHugh remembers his grandfather Jim McHugh who rode the 1898 Epsom Hcp winner.
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 127: Tappy chats with Jeff Lloyd (Part 2)
In Part 2 Jeff reveals the reason he decided to leave South Africa for a safer life in Australia. He talks of his feeling of uncertainty when he arrived unannounced in Sydney, one of the world’s toughest racing towns.
Episode 126: Tappy chats with Jeff Lloyd (Part 1)
This could be the most comprehensive interview ever given by the former champion jockey, Jeff Lloyd. The great jockey reflects on his wonderful career in South Africa and the astonishing milestones he achieved.
Episode 125: Tappy chats with Pam O'Neill (Part 2)
In Part 2 Pam O’Neill recalls the amazing invitation she received to ride in Japan for a month. She talks of the cancer scare she got on returning from the Japan trip.
Episode 124: Tappy chats with Pam O'Neill (Part 1)
We finally catch up with the remarkable Queensland lady who pioneered the cause of Australia’s female jockeys four decades ago.
Episode 123: Tappy chats with Michael Formosa (Part 2)
In part 2 the hard working trainer pays tribute to his “horse in a million” Ultimate Art. Kirsty raced the stallion for his entire career. Michael describes him as “the horse who paid off the mortgage”.