John Tapp

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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 193: Tappy chats with Harry Mitchell

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Episode 193: Tappy chats with Harry Mitchell

Harry Mitchell pays tribute to the super sire I Am Invincible who has been a sensation on the Australian breeding scene in recent years. He reveals the chain of events which led to the purchase of a half share in I Am Invincible. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 192: Tappy chats with Rod Gallegos - Part 2

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Episode 192: Tappy chats with Rod Gallegos - Part 2

In part 2 Rod talks of Keith Noud’s ability to call a race before dashing to the press box to file a story on the same race. He takes us through some very funny incidents during his race broadcasting days. Incidents like the amorous liaison taking place in a bunker on the infield golf course at Laidley. (click 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 186: Tappy chats with Damian Raedler

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Episode 186: Tappy chats with Damian Raedler

Introducing Damian Raedler who retired recently from his role as CEO of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club. Damian looks back on his early years with Telecom when he specialised in the installation of automatic telephone exchanges. (click on 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 184: Tappy chats with Mark de Montfort - Part 2

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Episode 184: Tappy chats with Mark de Montfort - Part 2

In Part 2 Mark remembers his very first winner - a speed machine called Tudor Vain. Ray Guy also provided his first city winner. Mark pays tribute to his role models from the riding ranks in the 1970’s. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 183: Tappy chats with Mark de Montfort - Part 1

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Episode 183: Tappy chats with Mark de Montfort - Part 1

In Part 1 Mark de Montfort outlines his current training situation at Warwick Farm. He rarely works more than half a dozen horses and takes them where they are best suited. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 182: Tappy chats with Allan Hull

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Episode 182: Tappy chats with Allan Hull

We talk to Allan about the emotion attached to his final call at his home track on Australia Day 2020. The veteran broadcaster acknowledges the moving gesture by his son Quentin who called a race in his Dad’s honour five days earlier. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 181: Tappy chats with Jonathan D'Arcy

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Episode 181: Tappy chats with Jonathan D'Arcy

Jonathan talks of his youth in Queensland as the son of one of Australia’s first female tipsters. He was always with his mother Jill in the 4BC studios where she was a regular on a Friday night racing programme. (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 178: Tappy chats with Max Whitby - Part 2

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Episode 178: Tappy chats with Max Whitby - Part 2

In Part 2 Max remembers the lucky day when he bought a share in Savabeel, the Zabeel colt destined to become a Cox Plate winner and a very successful stallion. (Click on image for more photos)