TALES OF THE TURF
TALES OF THE TURF
Step inside the world of Australian racing through the eyes, and voice, of one of its greatest storytellers. In each article, John Tapp brings the sport to life with the same warmth, insight, and passion that made him the Voice of Australian Racing. These are the moments, the people, and the horses that shaped the turf, told by the man who called them home.
A BIG MONTH FOR BRAD WIDDUP- A PREMIERSHIP, A GR 2 AND THE GOULBURN CUP
Brad Widdup knew it wasn’t ideal to back Savvy Hallie up in the Silver Shadow Stakes just nine days after her Super Maiden win at Newcastle, but made the decision to do so on three counts.
ART’S ALIVE SNATCHES VICTORY FROM THE JAWS OF DEFEAT
Brad Widdup can’t recall having trained a longer priced metropolitan winner than Art’s Alive in Saturday’s Asahi Super Dry Hcp at Rosehill Gardens.
JEDIBEEL MIGHT EXPLODE THE THEORY THAT WINTER FORM CAN BE MISLEADING
“I started to get excited when he cruised up alongside the favourite In Flight at the top of the straight, but I still needed to see what I know he’s capable of,” said Brad Widdup
VULPINE NOTCHES HER THIRD STAKES WIN!
The adjective vulpine isn’t as commonly used as you’d expect. Technically it means “relating to a fox” but can be used to describe a person or animal who’s crafty or cunning.
ICEBATH’S PRE RACE MELTDOWN DID HER NO HARM
It’s not uncommon for high achieving mares to display race day eccentricities. They know exactly why they’re being taken to the track, and the adrenaline flows from the moment they’re loaded onto the horse transport.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE ALMOST LANDED ON BRAD WIDDUP’S SHOULDER
Post race stories usually highlight the deeds of winners, but there was a runner up at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday deserving of special mention.