Horse Racing

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Episode 233: Tappy chats with Dale Smith

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Episode 233: Tappy chats with Dale Smith

Saw a bloke called Dale Smith ride a few Brisbane winners over the last month and was curious about his background. It was obvious he’d had plenty of experience so I tracked him down for a podcast. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 231: Tappy chats with Adrian Layt

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Episode 231: Tappy chats with Adrian Layt

Adrian begins with his assessment of a first starter he rode for Gerald Ryan at Kembla last week. He was pretty impressed. The jockey talks of the massive amount of travelling he undertakes each week. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 230: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 2

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Episode 230: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 2

Ron recalls the telegram he received from famous Irish trainer Paddy Prendergast offering him a stable retainer. He remembers his early months in Ireland and an Irish 2000 Guineas win on Kythnos to get the ball rolling. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 229: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 1

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Episode 229: Tappy chats with Ron Hutchinson - Part 1

In Part 1 the former legendary jockey talks about the frustrations of Covid 19. He loves to drive himself around Melbourne but just lately never gets his car out of the garage. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 228: Tappy chats with Michael Rodd

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Episode 228: Tappy chats with Michael Rodd

Great to catch up with likeable Michael Rodd who talks of his recent return to Melbourne, where he’s enjoyed some of his greatest moments in racing. He says it’s been a battle to re-establish against some strong opposition. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 227: Tappy chats with Stuart Kendrick

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Episode 227: Tappy chats with Stuart Kendrick

Good to catch up with successful Queensland trainer Stuart Kendrick who made a life changing move from Mackay to the Sunny Coast in 2013. He currently has a 60 strong team. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 226: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 2

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Episode 226: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 2

In Part 2 Michael profiles two wonderful horses sent to Australia by Sheikh Hamdan. He reflects on his association with At Talaq - a Melbourne Cup winner who could sprint like an Everest horse. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 225: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 1

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Episode 225: Tappy chats with Michael Clarke - Part 1

Despite having posted a podcast with Michael Clarke 15 months ago, we’re still getting enquiries about the whereabouts of the former top jockey. It’s our pleasure to give that podcast another run this week. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 224: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 2

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Episode 224: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 2

In part 2 of the podcast Shane looks back on his association with a very good horse called Prince Salieri, who gave him 2 Gr 1 wins. He said Prince Salieri raced in a tough era, but held his own against some outstanding horses. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 223: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 1

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Episode 223: Tappy chats with Shane Scriven - Part 1

In Part 1 the former champion jockey talks about life out of the saddle. He has spent almost 8 years with Racing Queensland, counselling and mentoring jockeys in need of a helping hand. Shane looks back on the days when he had to take short breaks from riding in order to retain his enthusiasm. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 221: Tappy chats with Darren Flindell - Part 1

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Episode 221: Tappy chats with Darren Flindell - Part 1

Sky’s chief Sydney caller talks of the circumstances behind his return to Australia in 2014 after 16 years in Hong Kong. He talks of his first race call back in Sydney and the budding top liner who happened to win it. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 219: Tappy chats with David Payne - Part 2

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Episode 219: Tappy chats with David Payne - Part 2

David talks of his association with owner/breeder John Camilleri and his cousin John Cordina who still has horses in the stable. Their association began with a bonny mare called Gallant Tess. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 218: Tappy chats with David Payne - Part 1

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Episode 218: Tappy chats with David Payne - Part 1

In segment 1 David talks about his many moments of doubt when he arrived in Sydney in 2002. He didn’t have a single horse on his books and stabling was almost impossible to find. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 217: Tappy chats with Todd Pannell

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Episode 217: Tappy chats with Todd Pannell

It’s a pleasure to catch up with a quiet achiever in South Australian racing. Todd Pannell talks about his best ever season in 2019/2020. He’s got the SA premiership all tied up, and with ordinary luck will win the metro title as well. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 216: Tappy chats with Sam Clipperton

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Episode 216: Tappy chats with Sam Clipperton

This is a comprehensive look at the life of one of the brightest young men in the Australian riding ranks. Sam Clipperton talks firstly about the three riding zones created by RNSW to help combat the spread of Covid 19. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 215: Tappy chats with Craig Carmody - Part 2

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Episode 215: Tappy chats with Craig Carmody - Part 2

In this segment Craig talks about his sudden emergence as a TV star. He was one of a group of apprentice jockeys who auditioned for the principal role in a new Telecom TV commercial. He got the part. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 214: Tappy chats with Craig Carmody - Part 1

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Episode 214: Tappy chats with Craig Carmody - Part 1

In the first segment Craig reflects on his decision to quit the saddle after returning from Singapore in 2005. He talks of his entry into the Randwick training ranks, and his current operation based in the Les Bridge training complex. (Click image for more photos)

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Episode 213: Tappy chats with Maurice Logue - Part 2

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Episode 213: Tappy chats with Maurice Logue - Part 2

In this segment Maurice looks back on his exciting association with champion two year old colt Sir Dapper. After four straight wins he was beaten under unusual circumstances in the Todman Slipper Trial. He remembers his disappointment when he lost the Golden Slipper ride to Ron Quinton. (click on image for more photos)