Jockey

Episode 519: Tappy chats with Rodney Quinn

Episode 519:  Tappy chats with Rodney Quinn

When Rod Quinn won on Merlin Mustang at Rosehill in 2013, he had no idea it was fated to be his last ride in a race. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 517: Tappy chats with Zac Lloyd

Episode 517:  Tappy chats with Zac Lloyd

Zac Lloyd’s day of days at Rosehill on February 22nd was soured by a five meeting suspension incurred on the third of his five winners on the programme. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 515: Tappy chats with Jim Byrne

Episode 515:  Tappy chats with Jim Byrne

We’ve had several emails lately enquiring about Jim Byrne’s future plans. He was missing in action for the latter half of 2024 and has been relatively quiet since returning to the saddle. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 513: Tappy chats with Jamie Mott

Episode 513:  Tappy chats with Jamie Mott

At the time this podcast was recorded on Thursday January 30th, Jamie Mott had ridden 71 Victorian winners for the current season. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 512: Tappy chats with Opie Bosson - ONZM

Episode 512:  Tappy chats with Opie Bosson - ONZM

The legendary jockey’s sudden retirement announcement in December caught the NZ racing industry by surprise. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 511: Gary Willetts - Former star jockey pays tribute to some of the great horses of his era

Episode 511:  Gary Willetts - Former star jockey pays tribute to some of the great horses of his era

Received a couple of emails lately requesting information on two former elite racehorses. My correspondents are two younger racing enthusiasts curious about the deeds of Battle Heights and Manikato. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 510: Tappy chats with Vlad Duric

Episode 510:  Tappy chats with Vlad Duric

Following in the footsteps of jockeys like Jeff Lloyd, Robbie Fradd and Larry Cassidy, Vlad Duric has chosen Brisbane as home base for the latter years of his riding career. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 509: Tappy chats with Luke Nolen

Episode 509:  Tappy chats with Luke Nolen

When Luke Nolen’s in full swing it’s difficult to get him to sit still long enough to conduct an interview. Currently he’s on the sidelines indefinitely following a freakish fall at Geelong early in December. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

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 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 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 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 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 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)