Episode 506: Tappy chats with Graham Power

Episode 506:  Tappy chats with Graham Power

I’d lost count of the number of country racing fans who’d requested a podcast with retired jockey Graham Power. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 505: Tappy chats with Gary Colvin

Episode 505:  Tappy chats with Gary Colvin

We catch up with Wagga based trainer Gary Colvin who added to his metropolitan record when Cambar scored a tradesmanlike win in the TAB Highway on November 30th. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 504: Tappy chats with Adam Hyeronimus

Episode 504:  Tappy chats with Adam Hyeronimus

Good to catch up with a young jockey who’s forged a prominent spot among the powerful Sydney riding ranks in recent years. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 502: Peter Morgan - Wagga training veteran keeps on keeping on!

Episode 502:  Peter Morgan - Wagga training veteran keeps on keeping on!

Given the choice Peter Morgan would rather be spending time with his horses than standing around with a mobile phone. He very kindly made an exception for us last week. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 501: Keith Ballard - 71 year old jockey bows out on a hometown winner

Episode 501:  Keith Ballard - 71 year old jockey bows out on a hometown winner

We had our podcast interview with Keith Ballard safely “in the can” before he reported for duty at Saturday’s Julia Creek Cup fixture at Mount Isa. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 500: Ray Hadley OAM - Ratings record breaker and ace sports caller quits radio

Episode 500:  Ray Hadley OAM - Ratings record breaker and ace sports caller quits radio

It was mid October when I invited Ray Hadley to be special guest on the occasion of our 500th podcast episode. Never once during the conversation did the legendary broadcaster so much as hint that he was contemplating calling time on his 2GB morning programme. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 499: Tappy chats with Lee Freedman

Episode 499:  Tappy chats with Lee Freedman

The story of the Freedman era is one of racing’s all time best - four enthusiastic young brothers who made an amazing journey from the family stud farm at Yass to the establishment of a Victorian based training powerhouse. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 498: Tappy chats with Frank Cleary

Episode 498:  Tappy chats with Frank Cleary

A hat trick of recent country wins by improving gelding My Last Hooray rekindled memories of Frank Cleary’s glory days in Australian racing. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 497: Tappy chats with Billy Owen

Episode 497:  Tappy chats with Billy Owen

With the Sydney jockey’s room virtually a closed shop, other talented riders are obliged to carve themselves a niche in one of several strong NSW regional centres. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 496: Tappy chats with Lacey Morrison - a QLD jockey of many talents

Episode 496:  Tappy chats with Lacey Morrison - a QLD jockey of many talents

I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Lacey Morrison but I’ve been long aware of her notable achievements. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 495: Tappy chats with Darren Beadman

Episode 495:  Tappy chats with Darren Beadman

Darren’s a busy boy these days in his role as Race Day Operations Manager for Godolphin, with little time to spare. We pinned him down last Friday after he’d completed duties at the Rosehill barrier trials. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 493: Tappy chats with Josh Fleming - the voice of Sky Racing in South East Queensland

Episode 493:  Tappy chats with Josh Fleming - the voice of Sky Racing in South East Queensland

I first met Josh Fleming when he visited the Sky Studios with family members in 2000. He was just 15 at the time, but already a professional race caller in Queensland. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 492: Tappy chats with Aaron Bullock

Episode 492:  Tappy chats with Aaron Bullock

Aaron Bullock has emerged in the last five years as one of Australia’s most consistent jockeys. In the 2022/2023 season his astounding strike rate saw him win the national jockey’s title with 207.5 winners. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 491: Tappy chats with Dylan Gibbons

Episode 491:  Tappy chats with Dylan Gibbons

Many racing people were predicting a bright future for Dylan Gibbons long before he made his debut at Taree in July 2020. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 490: Steve Hart - Ace photographer calls it a day

Episode 490:  Steve Hart - Ace photographer calls it a day

Steve Hart was just 23 years old when he joined the ranks of Sydney’s race photographers in 1983. It didn’t take him long to showcase the flair, the creativity and the energy needed to chase the right shots. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 489: Tappy chats with Tony Wode

Episode 489:  Tappy chats with Tony Wode

As a regular watcher of racing from all parts of Australia I’ve heard Tony Wode calling the Townsville meetings many times. I’ve been a fan since I first heard his clear, concise race calls. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 488: Tappy chats with Don Terry

Episode 488:  Tappy chats with Don Terry

After just 14 years of race riding Don Terry was clearly established as one of the best country based jockeys in Australia. He was approaching 700 winners when involved in a life changing race fall at Grafton. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 487: Tappy chats with Kevin Sweeney

Episode 487:  Tappy chats with Kevin Sweeney

Kevin Sweeney was one of those ever reliable jockeys who did his job with total dedication for an amazing 46 years. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)