THE MIRACLE MILE
THE MIRACLE MILE
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.
IN THE FAST LANE
The Penrith Paceway hasn’t changed much since it’s last upgrade in 1999, but the horses who race there have changed dramatically.
CHEERIO CALL TO A HARNESS RACING GENTLEMAN
So sorry to learn that Victorian trainer Bruce Morgan is a patient in the Royal Melbourne Hospital, after suffering a stroke at his Bendigo stables last week. The esteem in which this man is held by all sections of the Victorian harness racing industry, was acknowledged in the most fitting way in 2015. He was awarded the Gordon Rothacker Medal, named after a doyen of the sport, and a role model to a young Bruce Morgan in the 60’s and 70’s.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Tasmania’s Rattray family made an astute decision almost two years ago, when they decided to geld their unnamed Roll With Joe/Ashkalini colt. The youngster was showing some promising signs in his early education, but good manners were not amongst them.