John Tapp

Episode 175: Tappy chats with Kevin Moses - Part 1

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)

Episode 174: Tappy chats with Corey Brown

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)

Episode 172: Tappy chats with Wayne Harris (Replay)

Episode 172:  Tappy chats with Wayne Harris (Replay)

To mark the festive season I’d like to present one of our favourite podcasts from the early days of the website. Wayne Harris no longer manages jockey Travis Wolfgram as he did when the podcast was recorded in 2018. (click image for more photos)

Episode 170: Tappy chats with Scott Darby (Part 1)

Episode 170:  Tappy chats with Scott Darby (Part 1)

In Part 1 of the podcast Scott Darby talks of the yearling sale selection criteria, which has led him to many winners. He talks of his early fascination with racing and his desire to become a jockey. (click image for more photos)

Episode 169: Tappy chats with Ashlee Grives

Episode 169:  Tappy chats with Ashlee Grives

HRNSW presents a chat with respected trainer/driver Ashlee Grives who’s currently going through a very sad time. Ashlee explains the debilitating colic attack which struck her wonderful race mare Ameretto and two subsequent surgical procedures. (click image for more photos)

Episode 167: Tappy chats with Neville Begg (Part 2)

Episode 167:  Tappy chats with Neville Begg (Part 2)

In part 2 the legendary trainer pays tribute to his all time favourite Emancipation, winner of 19 races. He draws comparisons with Sunline and Winx. (click on image for more photos)

Episode 166: Tappy chats with Neville Begg (Part 1)

Episode 166:  Tappy chats with Neville Begg (Part 1)

In Part 1 the veteran horseman talks of his interest in thoroughbred breeding and his current involvement with Written By’s new life at the famous Widden Stud. (click on image for more photos)

Episode 165: Tappy chats with Toby Edmonds

Episode 165:  Tappy chats with Toby Edmonds

The popular Gold Coast trainer recalls the horror accident a month ago when he was slammed onto the concrete pavement by a runaway horse. Toby talks of early days in the NSW Hunter Valley and the wonderful foster family who reared him. (click on image for more photos)

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

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.

Episode 162: Tappy chats with Matthew Hill (Part 2)

Episode 162:  Tappy chats with Matthew Hill (Part 2)

In Part 2 Matthew talks of his participation on the 4 man commentary team used by the BBC at the Aintree Grand National. He got to call from the commentary position at Becher’s Brook - perhaps the most famous of all the Aintree obstacles.

Episode 160: Tappy chats with Stephen Baster

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.

Episdoe 156: Tappy chats with Christian Reith

Episdoe 156:  Tappy chats with Christian Reith

The talented jockey talks of his busy life and the arduous travelling he does to attend country and provincial meetings. Christian talks of school days in Queensland and the unlikely subject he took a liking to.