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Episode 524: Michael Beattie - Stipendiary steward, racing administrator and bloodstock agent.

Episode 524:  Michael Beattie - Stipendiary steward, racing administrator and bloodstock agent.

When Michael Beattie became Deputy Chairman of Stewards for the Hunter And North Western Racing Association in 1985 he wasn’t made welcome by all of his new colleagues. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 523: Tappy chats with Ron Quinton

Episode 523:  Tappy chats with Ron Quinton

Racing has seen few more distinguished careers than the one enjoyed by Ron Quinton over six rewarding decades. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 522: Tappy chats with Luke Rolls

Episode 522:  Tappy chats with Luke Rolls

There’s no busier jockey in northern NSW than Wauchope based Luke Rolls, an expat Kiwi who drives huge mileage to honour commitments at northern rivers and tablelands tracks. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 521: Tappy chats with James Innes Jnr - 5 years on from Nettoyer's Doncaster win at a deserted Randwick

Episode 521:  Tappy chats with James Innes Jnr - 5 years on from Nettoyer's Doncaster win at a deserted Randwick

We’re approaching the fifth anniversary of one of the most unique race days ever seen in Sydney. Drastic covid protocols saw only jockeys, trainers and a handful of stable staff in attendance… (CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 520: Tappy chats with Matthew Hoysted

Episode 520:  Tappy chats with Matthew Hoysted

The famous Hoysted racing dynasty had its origins in Victoria early in the twentieth century and has produced generations of successful horse trainers. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 519: Tappy chats with Rodney Quinn

Episode 519:  Tappy chats with Rodney Quinn

When Rod Quinn won on Merlin Mustang at Rosehill in 2013, he had no idea it was fated to be his last ride in a race. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 518: Tappy chats with James Moss – Tricolours Racing & Syndications

Episode 518:  Tappy chats with James Moss – Tricolours Racing & Syndications

We’ve had a number of syndication company founders on the podcast over recent years, all sharing stories about their childhood passion for racing. James Moss is no different. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)

Episode 517: Tappy chats with Zac Lloyd

Episode 517:  Tappy chats with Zac Lloyd

Zac Lloyd’s day of days at Rosehill on February 22nd was soured by a five meeting suspension incurred on the third of his five winners on the programme. (CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS)