John Tapp

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Episode 117: Tappy chats with Hilton Cope

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Episode 117: Tappy chats with Hilton Cope

Delighted to introduce an old friend. Hilton Cope was one of Australia’s best jockeys in his day, but endless wasting was making his life a misery. After 6 Group 1 wins and great success overseas he made the snap decision to quit in the mid 1970’s.

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Episode 115: Tappy chats with Danny Brereton (Part 2)

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Episode 115: Tappy chats with Danny Brereton (Part 2)

In part two Dan Brereton pays tribute to the wonderful trainers who helped him along the way.

He reflects on very successful riding stints in Hong Kong and Macau. He was the first Australian Club Jockey to be appointed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

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Episode 112: Tappy chats with Peter Heagney

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Episode 112: Tappy chats with Peter Heagney

We catch up with retiring auctioneer Peter Heagney who sold his final lot on behalf of Inglis at last week’s Great Southern sale. Peter talks of his mixed emotions as he brought down the gavel on a fifty year career working for three different companies, the last 25 years with Inglis.

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Episode 111: Tappy chats with Colin Little (Part 2)

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Episode 111: Tappy chats with Colin Little (Part 2)

In Part 2 of the podcast Colin reflects on Group 1 wins by Ista Kareem and Blutigeroo - two horses he got second hand. He talks about the prospects of some of his current team including the headstrong Vassilator who beat all but The Autumn Sun in last year’s Caulfield Guineas.

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Episode 110: Tappy chats with Colin Little (Part 1)

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Episode 110: Tappy chats with Colin Little (Part 1)

In Part 1 trainer Colin Little talks about the shock he received to learn that Caulfield will close as a training base in 2023. He talks of his early life riding ponies on the racecourse and his short career as an apprentice jockey.

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Episode 108: Tappy chats with John Holloway

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Episode 108: Tappy chats with John Holloway

Great to catch up with the ebullient John Holloway whose career as a racing writer began with the defunct Sydney Sun in 1959. Holly talks about his inner city childhood and those early days in the print media when he got to work with some of his boyhood idols.

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Episode 107: Tappy chats with Danny Williams (Part 2)

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Episode 107: Tappy chats with Danny Williams (Part 2)

In this segment of our two part podcast, Danny Williams talks about the job offer that changed his life. He was invited to become private trainer for former Wallaby and Eastern Suburbs League star Alan Cardy.

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Episode 106: Tappy chats with Danny Williams (Part 1)

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Episode 106: Tappy chats with Danny Williams (Part 1)

In our two part podcast it is great to catch up with Danny Williams, a familiar character on racetracks with his trademark stetson. Danny, a son of former respected bush jockey Harry Williams, had a spectacular career as an amateur rider and a successful transition to the pro ranks.

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Episode 104: Tappy chats with Allan Denham

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Episode 104: Tappy chats with Allan Denham

Great to welcome Allan Denham to the podcast. His trademark humour is ever-present as he looks back on his time as an apprentice jockey. His friends thought he’d last five minutes. He hung in there for seven years, riding 400 winners and winning an apprentices premiership.

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Episode 101: Tappy chats with Steven King (Part 1)

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Episode 101: Tappy chats with Steven King (Part 1)

In Part 1 of a our 2 part podcast, Steve King brings us up to date with his current role at the famous Macedon Lodge training complex. He reflects on his apprenticeship to trainer John Meagher and his early winners.