John Tapp April 2, 2019 Harness Racing, Harness Racing NSW, John Tapp Racing, Sky Racing, Trots HOWARD JAMES - HARNESS RACING’S QUIET ACHIEVER John Tapp April 2, 2019 Harness Racing, Harness Racing NSW, John Tapp Racing, Sky Racing, Trots Howard James was twelve years old when he first met Brian Hancock. Young Howard spent most weekends and school holidays with brothers, Brian and Richard Hancock, who were rapidly establishing their commercial training operation.