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Episode 209: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 2

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Episode 209: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 2

In this segment Brad recalls his association with trainers like Malcolm Johnston, Gerald Ryan and Les Bridge. He talks of the offer he got from champion Queensland trainer Bruce McLachlan who was anxious to get him back to Brisbane. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 208: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 1

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Episode 208: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 1

This podcast was recorded two days before Brad was hurt in a starting gate incident at Rockhampton. He escaped serious injury but was taken to hospital complaining of some neck pain. We wish him well. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 203: Tappy chats with Grant Buckley

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Episode 203: Tappy chats with Grant Buckley

Great to catch up with one of the hardest working jockeys in Australian racing. Much to his frustration, Grant is currently on the sidelines with a broken collarbone. He has an update on his likely return date. (click on image for more photos).

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Episode 197: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 2

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Episode 197: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 2

In Part 2 the NZ born jockey pays tribute to some of his 42 Gr 1 winners with special mention of the ill fated Unworldly. She won 5 from 6 before being put down after a training accident. Larry says she was an exceptional filly. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 196: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 1

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Episode 196: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 1

In part 1 Larry talks about his career tally of winners. He reveals that he’s maintained records of his race rides from the beginning of his career in NZ. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 190: Tappy chats with Tegan Harrison

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Episode 190: Tappy chats with Tegan Harrison

This is a light hearted chat with a vivacious young lady who has strong support from owners and trainers in NSW and Queensland. Tegan has been out of action for almost five months following the worst fall of her ten year career. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 189: Tappy chats with Peter Mertens

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Episode 189: Tappy chats with Peter Mertens

We catch up with Peter Mertens in his new role as Farms Operations Manager at Sean Buckley’s magnificent Ultra Thoroughbreds spelling, breeding and training operation near Kilmore. He explains how the job came up, and his day to day involvement. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 187: Tappy chats with Jim Byrne - Part 1

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Episode 187: Tappy chats with Jim Byrne - Part 1

In part 1 Jim laments about his horror run with injuries over the last twelve months. He talks of extensive shoulder surgery early last year and a broken leg sustained in a freak fall just before Xmas. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 185: Tappy chats with Jason Holder

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Episode 185: Tappy chats with Jason Holder

Delighted to catch up with one of Australia’s most popular and consistent jockeys. He explains the origins of his famous nickname “Stubby”. Jason talks of his recent winning run and the enjoyment he’s getting out of his riding at the moment. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 180: Tappy chats with Danny Beasley - Part 2

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Episode 180: Tappy chats with Danny Beasley - Part 2

In Part 2 Danny reflects on the thrill of riding his first Group 1 winner. He had to go to Melbourne to do it. He pays tribute to the best horse he ever rode, the versatile Grand Armee. (Click on image for more photos)

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Episode 179: Tappy chats with Danny Beasley - Part 1

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Episode 179: Tappy chats with Danny Beasley - Part 1

In Part 1 Danny talks of his sudden decision to quit the saddle and his move into the Singapore training ranks. He talks of his association with Lim Siah Mong, who has an enormous investment in Singapore racing. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 176: Tappy chats with Kevin Moses - Part 2

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Episode 176: Tappy chats with Kevin Moses - Part 2

In this segment the 3 time premiership winning jockey remembers the great trainer Jack Green who took a liking to the curly haired kid from the Begg stable. (Click image for more photos)

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Episode 175: Tappy chats with Kevin Moses - Part 1

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Episode 175: Tappy chats with Kevin Moses - Part 1

In Part 1 Moses talks of his current role as a trainer and a knee problem which requires surgery. He reflects on the impact of a positive swab returned by one of his horses in 2015 resulting in a shock disqualification. (Click image for more photos)

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Episode 174: Tappy chats with Corey Brown

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Episode 174: Tappy chats with Corey Brown

Corey talks of the frustration as he struggles with his slow-healing spinal injuries. He recalls the Queensland Derby fall that shattered his T7 vertabra and the subsequent major surgery. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 163: Tappy chats with Gordon Spinks (Part 1)

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Episode 163: Tappy chats with Gordon Spinks (Part 1)

In part 1 Gordon talks of the heart attack he suffered while driving from Longreach to Brisbane. He didn’t realise he’d had a cardiac issue. The 72 year old reveals that his heart problems aren’t over yet.

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Episode 160: Tappy chats with Stephen Baster

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We catch up with Stephen Baster whose infectious smile has been a part of Victorian racing for almost thirty years. The popular jockey explains his decision to quit the saddle recently for a new career in real estate.