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.
LISA KEPT HER FEET ON THE GROUND
Had Lisa Miles not had an inherent love of the standardbred horse, she may have pursued a career with the RAAF. For the last seven years of her time at Melton’s Mowbray College, young Lisa Lewis was a member of the Air Training Corps.
BROOKE WILKINS IS INSPIRED BY THE DEEDS OF HER DAD, AND A GRANDFATHER SHE NEVER KNEW
The hereditary factor in the families of harness horsemen and horsewomen, has been prevalent since the sport began in Australia.
Twenty one year old Menangle trainer Brooke Wilkins, is a third generation trotting devotee.
THE DAY NORM STOLE THE NEW ZEALAND CUP FROM UNDER THEIR NOSES.
Tiger Tara didn’t deserve to lose last week’s New Zealand Cup. The Aussie trained eight year old did enough work for three horses, before going under by a lousy head to The Fixer in the second fastest New Zealand Cup in history.
REBECCA AND SAN CARLO- VICTORIAN HARNESS RACING’S DYNAMIC DUO
The last few months of 2008 passed very slowly for a certain Shepparton schoolgirl, who couldn’t wait to follow her dream.