Joining us on the podcast is expatriate Kiwi jockey Jason Collett who rode 94 winners last season, against a powerful line up of NSW jockeys.
Episode 26: Tappy chats with Victoria Shaw
Episode 25: Tappy chats with Kerry Ann Turner
Episode 24: Tappy chats with Bryan Martin
Episode 23: Tappy chats with Peter Tighe
Episode 22: Tappy chats with Wayne Harris
Episode 21: Tappy chats with Grahame Begg
Episode 20: Tappy chats with Tim Butt
Episode 18: Tappy chats with Anthony Cummings
Episode 17: Tappy chats with Kim Waugh
Episode 16: Tappy chats with Jay Ford
Episode 15: Tappy chats with Ashlee Grives
Episode 14: Tappy chats with Kevin Thompson
On the podcast we catch up with retired race caller Kevin Thompson. He excelled as a commentator in all three codes spending twenty years at Kembla and thirty years at Harold Park. Almost three years ago he suffered a stroke following multiple bypass surgery, leaving him with an impairment to his peripheral vision. He could call a race tommorow but isn't allowed to drive his car to the track.
Episode 13: Tappy chats with Bryan Guy
Podcast number 13 features trainer Bryan Guy who has won 1000 races in Queensland since relocating from Rosehill in 2000. Bryan talks about the legacy established by his late father Ray Guy who was among Sydneys top trainers for many years. Through Bryan and his son Daniel, the name continues on its winning way.
Episode 12: Tappy chats with Tommy Berry
On podcast 12 we catch up with champion jockey Tommy Berry who is back home after a topsy-turvy year in Hong Kong. Tommy faces the challenge of re-establishing his place among Sydneys powerful jockeys ranks. This interview was recorded the day before Tom rode Chautauqua in a crucial barrier trial at Rosehill.
Episode 11: Tappy chats with Jim Byrne
Podcast Episode 11 features ever consistent Queensland jockey Jim Byrne, already the winner of four premierships. Jimmy has been chasing the remarkable Jeff Lloyd for the past two seasons, but has never been in better form. Super fit, and totally dedicated Jim Byrne is the complete professional jockey.
Episode 10: Tappy chats with Mark Callaghan
Early in his career Mark Callaghan's horses, played second fiddle to his trade as an electrical fitter. It wasn't long before Mark realised his heart was with the horses, and he hasn't looked back. He's been among Newscastle's top trainers for some years, and now has an able deputy in sixteen year old son Jack who drove his very first winner recently.
Episode 8: Tappy Chats with Tracey Bartley
Our podcast guest is jockey turned trainer Tracey Bartley. This little bloke has ducked plenty of punches in the pursuit of a career he loves, including serious injuries and a debilitating ilness. 3 runners for 3 winners at the recent Scone Carnival and 3 Group 1 trophies on the shelf, are testimony to his talents.
Episode 7: Tappy Chats with Jon Grisedale
Episode 6: Tappy Chats with Paul Fitzpatrick
Paul Fitzpatrick has been one of Australia's top harness racing trainers for over three decades. Join Paul as he looks back on his successful career and the great horses that have passed through Jay Jay farm. Back better than ever after a recent illness, the seven time Harold Park premiership winner, is set to continue on his winning way. Paul Fitzpatrick on Tappy's podcast now.