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Episode 210: Tappy chats with Mick Robins

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Episode 210: Tappy chats with Mick Robins

It was a delight to catch up with an elder statesman of the Australian training ranks. Mick Robins is turning 90 in July, but sounds years younger as he takes us on a sentimental journey. (click on image for more photos)

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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 207: Tappy chats with John O'Shea

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Episode 207: Tappy chats with John O'Shea

John talks of the tough road back as an independent trainer after three years heading up the powerful Godolphin operation. He reflects on his feelings when the Godolphin job was offered to him, and the reaction of his family. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 206: Tappy chats with Steven Burridge - Part 2

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Episode 206: Tappy chats with Steven Burridge - Part 2

In this segment Steve reflects on a short riding stint in Mauritius which ended on a very sour note. He looks back on his return to the saddle after knee surgery and his new association with trainer Terry Courtney. (click on image to see more photos)

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Episode 205: Tappy chats with Steven Burridge - Part 1

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Episode 205: Tappy chats with Steven Burridge - Part 1

We talk to Steve about the lockdown of Singapore racing and the interim progress of his horses. He talks of the biosecurity situation and the mood of the locals as the weeks wear on. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 204: Tappy chats with Phillip Stokes

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Episode 204: Tappy chats with Phillip Stokes

I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Phillip Stokes so we did the next best thing and chatted on the podcast. The trainer talks of his runners in two states last Saturday. No winners but a few super efforts. (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 202: Tappy chats with Gary Portelli - Part 2

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Episode 202: Tappy chats with Gary Portelli - Part 2

In part 2 Gary talks of stable favourites Single Bullet and Testashadow. He tells the story of the $20,000 yearling who gave him victory in the Golden Slipper of 2017. He was thrilled to win for a large group of owners who’d been brought together by Darby Racing. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 201: Tappy chats with Gary Portelli - Part 1

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Episode 201: Tappy chats with Gary Portelli - Part 1

In part one Gary talks of the job offer which brought him to Sydney. He was invited to train privately for a high profile owner who pulled out of the arrangement three months later. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 199: Tappy chats with Andrew Bensley - Part 1

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Episode 199: Tappy chats with Andrew Bensley - Part 1

In Part 1 Andrew outlines his reasons for bringing down the curtain on his long career with Sky Racing and Sky Sports Radio. He talks of his childhood in Wangaratta and the elderly neighbours he called Nan and Pa. They introduced him to the excitement of the racetrack. (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 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)