John Tapp Racing

Episode 23: Peter Tighe

When Queensland racing tragic Peter Tighe, bought a one third share in a Street Cry filly at the 2013 Magic Millions Sale, he expected little and hoped for the best.

That filly has changed Peter Tighe’s life, and captured the hearts of Australian race fans. He talks about a fantastic journey with one of the world’s greatest
horses.

Episode 22: Wayne Harris

A touching trip down memory lane with Wayne Harris, described by his contemporaries as the jockey with the magic touch.A thrilling Melbourne Cup win in 1994 almost made up for the injuries, the health issues, and the constant battle with weight. One trainer of the era said, “I wish I could find a horse as tough as Wayne Harris”.

Episode 21: Grahame Begg

Grahame Begg joins the podcast this week, and talks about his shock decision to quit Sydney racing 4 years ago. Now operating from beautiful Mt. Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, Grahame has already tasted Group 1 success with the brilliant Written By in the Blue Diamond Stakes- his 15th Group 1 win since becoming a trainer in his own right.

Episode 20: Tim Butt

On the trots trail we talk to successful NZ trainer Tim Butt, who has won 50 grand circuit races in a stellar career.  He moved into the new Menangle training barn less than a year ago, and won the Miracle Mile with My Field Marshal in February. Tim pays tribute to the champion horses who’ve taken him to the top of his profession.

Episode 19: Jemma Cutting

Jemma Cutting of Inglis Digital, talks about the very popular monthly online auction. It was introduced just 15 months ago but has been embraced by all sections of the racing industry. Jemma talks about some early fairy tale stories to come from the Inglis Digital online auction.

Episode 18: Anthony Cummings

Our podcast this week features multiple Group 1 winning trainer Anthony Cummings, who's back training out of Leilani Lodge, home base to his late father Bart for 4 decades. Anthony is now training in partnership with son Edward, and the pair begin the new season with more than 50 horses in work.  

Episode 17: Kim Waugh

Another podcast guest this week is respected trainer Kim Waugh who finished the 2017/18 season with 46 winners - her best ever result.

Kim, and husband Mark have completed thier dream training complex on fifty acres at Jilliby near Wyong giving thier horses the best of both worlds. Once the Queen of the paceway, Kim is now highly regarded among Sydneys top thoroughbred trainers.

Episode 16: Jay Ford

On the podcast is popular jockey Jay Ford who enjoyed a good season in 2017/18. As a 20 year old Jay formed an association with champion sprinter Takeover Target who took him around the world several times, and brought him seven Group One wins.

Jay knows horses like Takeover Target come along once in a lifetime, and from now on he has to make the most of every opportunity that comes his way.  

Episode 15: Ashlee Grives

On the trots trail we interview Ashlee Grives, currently cutting back on training duties as the birth of her first child approaches. A great talent in the sulky from an early age, Ashlee was the first female in NSW to drive 100 winners in a season. She has been around horses all her life, and even crammed in a few years working at major vet clinics. Is it any wonder Ashlee has made her mark as a trainer. 

Episode 14: Kevin Thompson

On this podcast we catch up with retired race caller Kevin Thompson. He excelled as a commentator in all three codes spending twenty years at Kembla and thirty years at Harold Park. Almost three years ago he suffered a stroke following multiple bypass surgery, leaving him with an impairment to his peripheral vision. He could call a race tommorow but isn't allowed to drive his car to the track.