John Tapp Racing

Episode 33: Jim Douglass

Had Jim Douglass not seen harness racing on TV at home one night, he may not be in the business today. It prompted him to complete work experience in a harness stable, and from that moment on, he was hooked.

Episode 32: Darren Gauci

Darren Gauci’s farewell race day at Caulfield last year, was one of the most emotional ever seen. Respected by all sections of the industry, Darren won 2500 races, and 35 Gr 1’s. He talks about his career highlights, and the launch of his new book “The Gauch”.

Episode 31: Tim Clark

Tim Clark talks about his beginnings in the bush with country trainer Peter Clancy, to a couple of exciting seasons in Hong Kong, to a place among the elite of Sydney jockeys.

Episode 30: Leon Macdonald

The powerful Lindsay Park training empire has dominated South Australian racing since 1965. Adelaide trainers have always struggled to compete, but Leon Macdonald has managed to win two premierships in his own right. He talks about his life in racing on this week’s podcast.

Episode 29: Pat Carey

There’s no more highly thought of trainer in Victoria than multiple Group 1 winner Pat Carey. The likeable horseman learned his trade from the respected trainer John Meagher, who became his brother in law. Pat has some great racing yarns to tell, and is delighted to share them with you on our podcast.

Episode 28: Luke Murrell

Racehorse syndication reached a new horizon in 2014 when German galloper Protectionist brilliantly won the Melbourne Cup. Australian Bloodstock sourced the horse,handled all negotiations and syndicated a large number of shares to Australian owners. The same company hopes to have multiple representation in this years Cup. Luke Murrell and Jamie Lovett are the driving force behind Australian Bloodstock, and Co Director Luke Murrell joins us on the podcast.

Episode 27: Jason Collett

Joining us on the podcast is expatriate Kiwi jockey Jason Collett who rode 94 winners last season, against a powerful line up of NSW jockeys. Jason’s parents were jockeys, his Uncle Jim was one of New Zealand’s best riders, his two sisters have ridden Group 1 winners, and his cousin Samantha has ridden more than 600 winners. Jason also holds the distinction of being the very first jockey to win on Winx.

Episode 26: Victoria Shaw

We chat with a lady who has never let go of her dream. Melbourne based Victoria Shaw has been trying to find a livelihood as a race caller for more than twenty years. She has had to be content with guest appearances all over the world, building up a strong fan base along the way.

Her story is a fascinating one.

Episode 25: KerryAnn Turner

Twenty nine year old Kerry Ann Turner realised a dream recently, when she was crowned champion NSW trainer for the 2017/18 season. Kerry grew up in the Riverina where trotting is almost compulsory, and has climbed to the upper echelon of trainers and drivers in her home state.

Episode 24: Byran Martin

Many of Bryan Martin’s friends were surprised when he quit race calling at age 57 in 2007. They were not one bit surprised when he decided on a comeback for Radio SEN, three years later. He stayed on for another 7 years before announcing his official retirement. Bryan talks about an exciting career, and the fascinating people he worked with.