Horse Racing

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Episode 243: Tappy chats with Lenny Beasley

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Episode 243: Tappy chats with Lenny Beasley

The former brilliant jockey discusses the higher scale of weights in the current era. He says today’s heavier jockeys get their chance to stay in the game for longer periods. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 241: Tappy chats with Keith Dryden

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Episode 241: Tappy chats with Keith Dryden

Great to catch up with the man who won last year’s Kosciuszko with Handle The Truth and hopes to do it again with the same horse next month. Keith talks about his great day at Wagga last week when he dominated the programme. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 240: Tappy chats with Warwick Hailes

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Episode 240: Tappy chats with Warwick Hailes

We catch up with a former Hawkesbury trainer who surprised friends and clients when he slipped away from racing four years ago. Warwick explains the reasons for his departure. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 239: Tappy chats with John Thompson

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Episode 239: Tappy chats with John Thompson

Delighted to catch up with outstanding Sydney trainer John Thompson who’s coming off a great 2019/2020 season. John acknowledges the deeds of his “war horse” Dreamforce and the exciting Mamaragan who’s gearing up for an ambitious spring campaign. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 238: Tappy chats with Nash Rawiller

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Episode 238: Tappy chats with Nash Rawiller

The champion jockey talks about his decision to base himself in Sydney at the expiration of a 15 months disqualification incurred in Hong Kong. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 237: Tappy chats with John Ledger - Part 2

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Episode 237: Tappy chats with John Ledger - Part 2

John recalls the tragedy that dealt the cruellest of blows to the Ledger family - the Corowa race fall that claimed the life of twenty five year old son Adrian. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 236: Tappy chats with John Ledger - Part 1

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Episode 236: Tappy chats with John Ledger - Part 1

In part 1 John talks about his decision to move the training operation from Yarrawonga to Wangaratta when the travelling started to wear him down. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 235: Tappy chats with Kim Stewart

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Episode 235: Tappy chats with Kim Stewart

The popular caller and radio host talks about his recent retirement from the airwaves and his intention to continue with another of his skills - the art of auctioneering. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 234: Tappy chats with Michael Poy

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Episode 234: Tappy chats with Michael Poy

Michael expresses his delight at winning his second consecutive Melbourne junior title. The twenty one year old talks of the enormous influence racing had on his early life. It was the main topic of conversation in the family. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 233: Tappy chats with Dale Smith

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Episode 233: Tappy chats with Dale Smith

Saw a bloke called Dale Smith ride a few Brisbane winners over the last month and was curious about his background. It was obvious he’d had plenty of experience so I tracked him down for a podcast. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 231: Tappy chats with Adrian Layt

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Episode 231: Tappy chats with Adrian Layt

Adrian begins with his assessment of a first starter he rode for Gerald Ryan at Kembla last week. He was pretty impressed. The jockey talks of the massive amount of travelling he undertakes each week. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 230: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 2

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Episode 230: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 2

Ron recalls the telegram he received from famous Irish trainer Paddy Prendergast offering him a stable retainer. He remembers his early months in Ireland and an Irish 2000 Guineas win on Kythnos to get the ball rolling. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 229: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 1

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Episode 229: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 1

In Part 1 the former legendary jockey talks about the frustrations of Covid 19. He loves to drive himself around Melbourne but just lately never gets his car out of the garage. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 228: Tappy chats with Michael Rodd

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Episode 228: Tappy chats with Michael Rodd

Great to catch up with likeable Michael Rodd who talks of his recent return to Melbourne, where he’s enjoyed some of his greatest moments in racing. He says it’s been a battle to re-establish against some strong opposition. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 227: Tappy chats with Stuart Kendrick

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Episode 227: Tappy chats with Stuart Kendrick

Good to catch up with successful Queensland trainer Stuart Kendrick who made a life changing move from Mackay to the Sunny Coast in 2013. He currently has a 60 strong team. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 226: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 2

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Episode 226: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 2

In Part 2 Michael profiles two wonderful horses sent to Australia by Sheikh Hamdan. He reflects on his association with At Talaq - a Melbourne Cup winner who could sprint like an Everest horse. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 225: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 1

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Episode 225: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 1

Despite having posted a podcast with Michael Clarke 15 months ago, we’re still getting enquiries about the whereabouts of the former top jockey. It’s our pleasure to give that podcast another run this week. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 224: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 2

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Episode 224: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 2

In part 2 of the podcast Shane looks back on his association with a very good horse called Prince Salieri, who gave him 2 Gr 1 wins. He said Prince Salieri raced in a tough era, but held his own against some outstanding horses. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 223: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 1

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Episode 223: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 1

In Part 1 the former champion jockey talks about life out of the saddle. He has spent almost 8 years with Racing Queensland, counselling and mentoring jockeys in need of a helping hand. Shane looks back on the days when he had to take short breaks from riding in order to retain his enthusiasm. (click on image for more photos)