John Tapp Racing

Episode 10: Mark Callaghan

Early in his career Mark Callaghan's horses, played second fiddle to his trade as an electrical fitter. It wasn't long before Mark realised his heart was with the horses, and he hasn't looked back. He's been among Newscastle's top trainers for some years, and now has an able deputy in sixteen year old son Jack who drove his very first winner recently. 

Episode 9: Corey Brown

Our Podcast Episode 9 features popular jockey Corey Brown soon to represent Australia in the Shergar Cup Jockeys Challenge at Royal Ascot. The dual Melbourne Cup winning rider talks openly about the highs and lows of his brilliant career. 

Episode 8: Tracey Bartley

Our podcast guest is jockey turned trainer Tracey Bartley. This little bloke has ducked plenty of punches in the pursuit of a career he loves, including serious injuries and a debilitating ilness. 3 runners for 3 winners at the recent Scone Carnival and 3 Group 1 trophies on the shelf, are testimony to his talents. 

Episode 7: Jon Grisedale

Lets hear from comeback jockey Jon Grisedale who has been back riding winners for 16 months. After recovering from a broken leg, he only intended to ride work for his trainer/wife Donna but the roar of the crowd beckoned. 

Episode 6: Paul Fitzpatrick

Paul Fitzpatrick has been one of Australia's top harness racing trainers for over three decades. Join Paul as he looks back on his successful career and the great horses that have passed through Jay Jay Farm. Back better than ever after a recent illness, the seven time Harold Park premiership winner, is set to continue on his winning way.  Paul Fitzpatrick on Tappy's podcast now.

Episode 5: Kerry Parker

Kerry Parker has guided the career of Dark Dream from a Moruya Maiden to a Queensland Derby in just 7 months. Kerry now joins the Group 1 club after several placings at the elite level. Kerry talks about Dark Dream's future on Tappy's podcast this week.

Episode 4: Ben Smith

Great to catch up with young Newcastle trainer Ben Smith who landed two Group One winners during the Autumn Carnival. Ben talks about several new owners who have joined his stable and of his hopes and dreams for the future

Episode 3: Brian Hancock

A treat for Harness racing fans. We review the stellar career of the man they called "The Interdominion King". Brian Hancock won five grand finals as a driver, and five as a trainer.  He worked at many jobs before settling on a career that would take him to the very top of Australia's training and driving ranks.

Episode 2: Josh Parr

It was a delight to chat with Josh Parr, one of a brilliant group of young jockeys currently competing in Sydney.  He is approaching eight hundred career wins, including seventy stakes races and 3 Group One events. 

Episode 1: Rodney Quinn

Proud to present a long chat with an old friend Rodney Quinn, who retired from race riding  5 years ago.  In a career spanning 40 years R.M. Quinn rode 2000 winners including 130 black type races and 9 coveted Group Ones.  Let's find out what he is doing today...