STORIES FROM THE TRACK |
STORIES FROM THE TRACK |
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.
BUNDEENA CONTINUES A WINNING STREAK FOR THE JOHN THOMPSON STABLE
Punters with long memories have been waiting for Bundeena to do something like he did at Randwick on Saturday.
JOJO WAS A MAN GETS BACK TO THE RANDWICK WINNER’S CIRCLE FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A WEEK
The practice of trying to forecast winners during the running of races is fraught with danger. Sometimes horses can enjoy a cosy trip and give the impression they have a tankful of petrol, only to be found wanting when they come off the bridle.
JOHN THOMPSON’S FLUCTUATING FORTUNES
Chat’s barnstorming win in the Gr 2 Theo Marks Stakes at Kembla Grange was the highlight of a very disheartening few weeks for John Thompson.
FOR JOHN THOMPSON THE LAST DECADE HAS BEEN A ROLLER COASTER
Apart from a mild case of the race day jitters experienced by all horse trainers, John Thompson spent a pretty relaxed Saturday afternoon at Rosehill Gardens.