THE RACING VAULT
THE RACING VAULT
Few people have witnessed more racing history than John Tapp. Across decades behind the microphone, he called the greats home and saw the sport’s most iconic moments unfold. The Racing Vault is his personal archive, a place where John shares the stories, horses, and heroes that shaped Australian racing.
TULLOCH GAZES AT DISTANT HORIZON
The late Ernie McQuillan was always on the lookout for the right shot. He snapped this one at Randwick trackwork early one morning in 1957, shortly before the October long weekend.
TULLOCH IN HIS TWO YEAR OLD DAYS
Here is the champion Tulloch, moments after completing a track gallop during his two year old days. The rider is Arthur Ward and the strapper is Neville Johnson, a valued member of Tommy Smith’s staff in that era.
DID ATHOL GEORGE MULLEY EVER RIDE TULLOCH?
Here’s one for trivia buffs. Did Athol George Mulley ever ride Tulloch?