Jockey

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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 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 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)

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Episode 212: Tappy chats with Maurice Logue - Part 1

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Episode 212: Tappy chats with Maurice Logue - Part 1

Great to catch up with an eminently successful jockey who quit the saddle in 1995 when niggling injuries caught up with him. Maurice Logue went straight into a tutorial role with the Australian Jockey Club. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 209: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 2

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Episode 209: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 2

In this segment Brad recalls his association with trainers like Malcolm Johnston, Gerald Ryan and Les Bridge. He talks of the offer he got from champion Queensland trainer Bruce McLachlan who was anxious to get him back to Brisbane. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 208: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 1

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Episode 208: Tappy chats with Brad Pengelly - Part 1

This podcast was recorded two days before Brad was hurt in a starting gate incident at Rockhampton. He escaped serious injury but was taken to hospital complaining of some neck pain. We wish him well. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 203: Tappy chats with Grant Buckley

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Episode 203: Tappy chats with Grant Buckley

Great to catch up with one of the hardest working jockeys in Australian racing. Much to his frustration, Grant is currently on the sidelines with a broken collarbone. He has an update on his likely return date. (click on image for more photos).

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Episode 197: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 2

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Episode 197: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 2

In Part 2 the NZ born jockey pays tribute to some of his 42 Gr 1 winners with special mention of the ill fated Unworldly. She won 5 from 6 before being put down after a training accident. Larry says she was an exceptional filly. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 196: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 1

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Episode 196: Tappy chats with Larry Cassidy - Part 1

In part 1 Larry talks about his career tally of winners. He reveals that he’s maintained records of his race rides from the beginning of his career in NZ. (click on image for more photos)

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Episode 190: Tappy chats with Tegan Harrison

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Episode 190: Tappy chats with Tegan Harrison

This is a light hearted chat with a vivacious young lady who has strong support from owners and trainers in NSW and Queensland. Tegan has been out of action for almost five months following the worst fall of her ten year career. (click image for more photos)

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Episode 189: Tappy chats with Peter Mertens

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Episode 189: Tappy chats with Peter Mertens

We catch up with Peter Mertens in his new role as Farms Operations Manager at Sean Buckley’s magnificent Ultra Thoroughbreds spelling, breeding and training operation near Kilmore. He explains how the job came up, and his day to day involvement. (click on image for more photos)