Horse Racing Trainer

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 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 483: Tappy chats with Ken Callaughan

Episode 483:  Tappy chats with Ken Callaughan

Whenever Ken Callaughan brought a horse to town from his country base, bookies were wary, and punters had a very good look at the animal’s credentials.

Episode 481: Tappy chats with Peter Nestor

Episode 481:  Tappy chats with Peter Nestor

Great to catch up with respected Dubbo trainer Peter Nestor who’s back in town training a small team of horses after a four year break from racing. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 479: Tappy chats with Jarrod Austin

Episode 479:  Tappy chats with Jarrod Austin

In the late 1990’s Jarrod Austin walked away from racing to investigate what other career options were available in the world. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 477: Tappy chats with Peter Graham

Episode 477:  Tappy chats with Peter Graham

Great to catch up with northern NSW riding legend Peter Graham who’s still going strong at 55 years of age and closing in on 2500 career wins. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 462: Tappy chats with Jenny Duggan

Episode 462:  Tappy chats with Jenny Duggan

I deserve a reprimand for taking so long to catch up with Jenny Duggan. There are several well known facts about this 44 year old Swedish born jockey. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 460: Tappy chats with Ben Brisbourne

Episode 460:  Tappy chats with Ben Brisbourne

In order to find the right races for his horses, Ben Brisbourne makes full use of his ideal Wangaratta base to campaign in two states. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS.)

Episode 459: Tappy chats with Nathan Doyle

Episode 459:  Tappy chats with Nathan Doyle

Nathan Doyle places his horses judiciously and is rewarded with a consistent win rate. In this current season he’s sitting in tenth spot on the NSW premiership ladder. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 456: Tappy chats with Damien Lane - NSW trainer

Episode 456:  Tappy chats with Damien Lane - NSW trainer

An interesting guest is Wyong trainer Damien Lane who walked away from a likely future as a carpenter to the chancy business of professional horse training. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 450: Tappy chats with Sara Ryan

Episode 450:  Tappy chats with Sara Ryan

With a team rarely exceeding twenty five horses Sara Ryan is able to do things a little differently to the bigger stables. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 448: Tappy chats with Todd Howlett

Episode 448:  Tappy chats with Todd Howlett

Some trainers enjoy the bustling environment of a city stable. Others wouldn’t leave their country bases for a Godolphin contract. One of the latter group is Todd Howlett…

Episode 438: Tappy chats with Michael Travers

Episode 438:  Tappy chats with Michael Travers

Michael Travers joined an exclusive club in 2021 when he became one of a handful of NSW jockeys to acquire a dual trainer/jockey’s licence. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 429: Tappy chats with Adam Campton

Episode 429:  Tappy chats with Adam Campton

Twenty months ago Adam Campton was still working for the Hong Kong Jockey Club unsure of his next career move. He made the snap decision to return to Australia and take out a trainer’s licence. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 426: Tappy chats with Natalie Jarvis

Episode 426:  Tappy chats with Natalie Jarvis

Great to catch up with a highly qualified lady who couldn’t imagine a life without horses. Despite holding a Bachelor Of Arts and a Degree in Accountancy, Natalie Jarvis opted for a career as a horse trainer. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 421: Tappy chats with Tracey Bartley

Episode 421:  Tappy chats with Tracey Bartley

Tracey is still punishing himself over a momentary lapse of concentration which could have cost him his life. The former jockey and multiple Gr 1 winning trainer committed the sin many horse people are guilty of when trying to cut corners. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 415: Tappy chats with Craig Carmody

Episode 415:  Tappy chats with Craig Carmody

In looking for a horseman who has a close connection with the Queen Elizabeth Stakes we plucked from the archives, a podcast with Craig Carmody. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 406: Tappy chats with Paul St Vincent

Episode 406:  Tappy chats with Paul St Vincent

I enjoy reminiscing with bush horsemen, especially one who’s been around for a while. We catch up with Paul St Vincent who took a long time to retire but his stables are finally empty. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 404: Tappy chats with Geoff Allendorf

Episode 404:  Tappy chats with Geoff Allendorf

After more than three years under lockdown in Macau, Geoff Allendorf was delighted to finally make it back to Australia over Xmas/New Year to catch up with family and friends. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 403: Tappy chats with Mark de Montfort

Episode 403:  Tappy chats with Mark de Montfort

The 63 year old was stunned in November when diagnosed with Bradycardia - an excessively slow heart rate. While not life threatening the condition can cause sudden fatigue and shortage of breath when the sufferer is placed under high stress levels. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)