THE MIRACLE MILE

THE MIRACLE MILE

A horse with a harness pulling a sulky carriage driven by a jockey wearing a red helmet and white racing silks. Spectators watch the race from the stands in the background, and a race number sign is visible.

Harness racing has always held a special place in John Tapp’s heart. In these stories, the legendary racecaller shares his favourite moments from the track, celebrating the champions, characters, and unforgettable races that shaped the sport. It’s harness racing told with heart, history, and a lifetime of love for the trotters and pacers.

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HARRY PEARCE- A FRIEND TO HARNESS RACING FOR SIX DECADES

A certain ninetieth birthday passed by quietly a few months ago without the bells and whistles it warranted. Harry Pearce, the elder statesman of Australian trots journalism much preferred a quiet gathering with his wife Barbara and the three generations for which they’re responsible…

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