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John Tapp Racing
Episode 559: Dar Lunn - Successful country jockey turned trainer who's in racing for the long haul.

John Tapp Racing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 43:01


It's always a pleasure to talk to a dedicated bush trainer from any part of the nation. This week we go to the busy training hub at Dubbo and to one of its most respected participants. Dar (that's his official christian name) was one of a family of jockeys from the tiny village of Carinda in the Walgett Shire. He spent more than 35 years as a respected member of the western riding ranks before having to quit following a serious kick from a nervous young horse. Dar has been training for some 14 years from a Dubbo base and has  no intention of trying any other job. Right off the top he appeases the curiosity about his first name. Dar talks about his infrequent trips to town and says it takes a pretty handy horse to warrant a  crack at the city slickers.  He made a rare appearance at Randwick on Saturday where his two runners were out of a place, Saint  Philomena and Elson Boy who had a pretty tough run. Dar says he travelled the horses to Sydney the day before in heatwave conditions. He talks about a horse called Green Run who might earn a trip to the big smoke in the near future. The horse's regular rider is out of action following a freak mounting yard accident recently. Dar talks about his birthplace of Carinda which boasted a population of 200 during his childhood.  The Dubbo based trainer reflects on the riding activities of four brothers. Dar looks back on school days in Carinda and a move to Walgett as he reached a higher grade.This was when his association with thoroughbreds began under the tutelage of a veteran trainer. He makes the frank confession that he wasn't licensed at the time of his first few race rides. He looks back on his first legitimate race ride and his first winner  way out west at Bourke. Dar says he wasn't dedicated to looking after his weight early days, but mended his ways soon after. He talks of the shortage of race meetings in the west and the distances he had to travel to carve out a livelihood as a bush jockey. Dar says he rarely rode on metropolitan tracks, but recalls one exciting win at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. He says he could count his Sydney rides on one hand but reflects on a two year old race at Rosehill when he ran into a rising topliner. The 64 year old remembers his final winning ride on the spacious Warren track on a horse trained by brother Garry. Dar talks about the freakish accident that ended his riding career. The experienced horseman takes us through the Elson Boy story- the unraced horse identified on line by one of his most supportive owners. Dar admits he made a few mistakes before working the gelding out. He takes us through some exciting wins and one heartbreaking setback. Dar looks back on a horse he felt was going places before going amiss. He looks back on a great association with a western trainer who was destined to become his father-in-law. This was Dar's cue to acknowledge the unwavering support of Jill, his wife of 39 years. He and Jill are the proud parents of daughters Brianna and Layne. Brianna has in turn presented her parents with three grandchildren- all girls. Dar speaks candidly of the sudden stroke that stopped him in his tracks just over two years ago. He hated the inactivity of his recovery but opted to do everything the doctors ordered. Dar Lunn has earned the respect of all in NSW country racing. It's a pleasure to have him on the podcast.

Winning Post Preview Pod
Christmas special

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 25:54


There's feature action on Boxing Day at Sandown, Randwick and Ellerslie, then more black type at Eagle Farm and Morphettville on Saturday.

Winning Post Preview Pod
Gold Edition day

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 25:58


Three stakes races at Eagle Farm and the Ted Van Heemst at Ascot highlight a scorching summer Saturday.

2 Mugs Punting
Ho Ho Ho's It's the Xmas Speshal

2 Mugs Punting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 46:30


Ho Ho alright, it's the FINALE for 2026 and we go out with a BANG Rothy returns, Group Racing and plenty of winners from Eagle Farm!

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 13.12.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 13:33


Chris Tait joins us with his tips for the Eagle Farm meeting. #taitystips

Winning Post Preview Pod
Ingham-Supernova-Gold Rush

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 36:54


We're in the middle of December but the top-class racing keeps coming, with the $2 million Ingham at Randwick, the $1 million Supernova at Pakenham, the $1.5 million Gold Rush at Ascot and four black-type races at Eagle Farm.

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 8.11.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 11:35


Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for Eagle Farm Saturday.

John Tapp Racing
Episode 552: Stephen Lee - Loves to be beside the seaside

John Tapp Racing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 44:52


It's always a pleasure to welcome a bush trainer to the podcast. Our guest this week is Stephen Lee who chips away diligently from his Ballina base season after season with consistent results.  He's currently ably assisted by son Jordan with whom he'll soon form an official partnership. Lee has posted 850 winners since his  solo career began in 1986, and has two NRRA training premierships on his CV.  Stephen rotates his horses between a dual barn complex on Ballina racecourse, and a nearby 60 acre property which gives him access to a pristine stretch of  beach. Whenever one of the team warrants an opportunity in a metropolitan environment, he heads to Eagle Farm or Doomben just two hours away. He rarely tackles the arduous road trip to Sydney although he did venture to Randwick on November 1st with smart sprinter The Astronomer. This podcast was recorded twenty four hours before The Astronomer raced. Stephen talks of the easy access to Brisbane tracks as opposed to the marathon trip to Sydney. He acknowledges son Jordan's entry into the NSW training ranks and says he's looking forward to their proposed partnership. Stephen talks about the luxury of being able to give horses a complete change of environment at his beachside property. He says the new routine works wonders with highly strung horses. He talks about the large paddock set aside for retired racehorses or horses who've fallen on hard times. His partner Amanda would have even more if space allowed. The trainer talks about his two NRRA premierships. In winning the first one he unseated long time incumbent John Shelton. Stephen looks back on his early education under the tutelage of his late father Bruce. He says Bruce was a capable racehorse trainer but was best known as an all rounder constantly called upon to sort out other people's troublesome horses. He talks of his father's early association with iconic trainer Maurice McCarten. The Ballina horseman pays tribute to his elderly Mum. Stephen says his early aspirations to become a jockey were quickly negated by increasing weight. He talks of a brief flirtation with the harness racing sport. Stephen has vivid recollections of his first training win on the defunct White ParK track at Scone. He talks of a brief training stint at Coffs Harbour and a subsequent move to Ballina, a move he hasn't regretted. Stephen pays tribute to daughter Maddison who was his valued trackwork rider for a number of years. Maddison put a lot of time into Anton En Avant, a prolific winner for the Lee stable. As a yearling Anton En Avant appeared unlikely to ever make it to the races.  He talks about the gelding's amazing race record which included a win in the Gr 3 Chairman's Hcp  at Doomben.  Stephen talks of former jockey Cassandra Schmidt who won a string of races on Anton En Avant. The trainer pays tribute to several handy horses who've flown the flag for the Ballina stable over the years - Zoukina, Lasting Kiss, Minassi, Felix Trinidad, Song Time, Bavosa, and Espiritu. Stephen tells us more about his current apprentice Siabh Wrigley who still has a number of trial rides to complete before gaining her licence to ride in races. The signs are promising. It's a laid back chat with a top country horseman.

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 1.11.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 13:17


Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts for the Eagle Farm card. #taitystips

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 18.10.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 11:01


Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts on the Eagle Farm card. #taitystips

Winning Post Preview Pod
Caulfield Guineas day

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 59:17


This week, one of the great days on the calendar as the best of our miler colts clash in the Caulfield Guineas on a triple Group 1 card. There are more big dollars on offer at Rosehill, where the $2 million Hill Stakes is the feature. There's also black type at Murray Bridge and Eagle Farm.

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 11.10.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 11:38


Chris Tait joins us with his selections for the Eagle Farm meeting. #taitystips

Bet Doctor
G1 Memsie & San Domenico plus Eagle Farm & Morphettville

Bet Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 46:04


Spring has arrived, and Scoot, Walt & Nick Noonan preview the biggest races across the weekend!

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips 30.8.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:09


Chris Tait joins us with his best bets for the Eagle Farm card. #taitystips

Bet Doctor
Winx Stakes, Carlyon, Eagle Farm & Morphettville

Bet Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 62:12


Spring is around the corner as Scoot, Walt, GK & Shane Adair preview the biggest races across the weekend!

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips 23.8.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 9:43


This week on Racing Nation Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts on the Eagle Farm card. #taitystips

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 9.8.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 9:44


Chris Tait joins us with his best bets for the Eagle Farm meeting. #taitystips

Bet Doctor
Missile Stakes, Moonee Valley, Eagle Farm & Morphettville

Bet Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 49:01


Spring is around the corner as Scoot, Walt, Nico & Shane Adair preview the biggest races across the weekend!

Bet Doctor
Aurie's Star, Rosehill, Eagle Farm & Murray Bridge

Bet Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 52:00


Spring is around the corner as Scoot, Walt, Nico & Shane Adair preview the biggest races across the weekend!

Winning Post Preview Pod
Aurie's Star day

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 32:59


This week, a new season kicks off with the Aurie's Star at Flemington on Saturday, a wet one at Rosehill, metro action at Murray Bridge and Eagle Farm, then Grand National Hurdle/Crisp Steeple day at Sandown on Sunday..

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 19.7.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 11:26


Chris Tait joins us with his best bets for the Eagle Farm meeting. #taitystips

Winning Post Preview Pod
Winter Challenge

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 30:35


This week, it's Winter Challenge day at Rosehill while the rising three-year-olds stretch out to 1800 metres in the Byerley Handicap at Flemington. It's SA Sires day at Morphettville, Bolton Sprint day at Bunbury and Brisbane racing returns to Eagle Farm.

Year Round Carnival by Vince Accardi And Racetrack Ralphy | Horseracing | Racetrack | Track Events | Footy Show| AFL

Recorded Saturday, June 28, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy update their preview of all of the races at Eagle Farm

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Year Round Carnival by Vince Accardi And Racetrack Ralphy | Horseracing | Racetrack | Track Events | Footy Show| AFL

Recorded Friday, June 27, Year-Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy preview the main races for Eagle Farm to be held on June 28

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Year Round Carnival by Vince Accardi And Racetrack Ralphy | Horseracing | Racetrack | Track Events | Footy Show| AFL

Year Round Carnival's Vince Accardi and Racetrack Ralphy review all the big races from Eagle Farm on  June 28 www.pgpodcast.com All of Vince Accardi's work via www.dailysectionals.com.au. And don't forget to help us  continue to give premium information to racing punters every Monday morning via the Year-Round Carnival podcast by supporting us for as little as $5 per week…go to https://racetrackralphy.com.au/podcast.

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Punters Post Mortem
Punters Post Mortem 30.06.25

Punters Post Mortem

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 55:14


Dave Stanley hosts an expert panel of David Gately, Kiaarn Dickens and Nick Berney to dissect the massive weekend of racing at Eagle Farm, Rosehill and Caulfield after chatting to Peter Fitzgerald Jr from Inglis about a Winx Colt which is for sale.

James O'Shea Podcasts
RACING NATION: Taity's Tips Eagle Farm 28.6.25

James O'Shea Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 19:21


Chris Tait joins us with his best bets for the Eagle Farm card this weekend. #taitystips

Winning Post Preview Pod
Tatt's Tiara day

Winning Post Preview Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 35:18


This week, Chris Waller aims to be the first to train 20 Group 1 winners in an Australian season when Firestorm and co tackle the Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm, our last major of 2025. It's McKell Cup day at Rosehill, the winter heats continue at Caulfield, we're on the Parks track at Morphettville and it's Belmont Guineas day at Pinjarra.

2 UNITS
206. G1 Tatt's Tiara | Sults' Super | Four Grips

2 UNITS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 45:04


The last Group 1 for the racing season is upon us in the form of the Tatt's Tiara for the Fillies and Mares. We take a detailed look at Eagle Farm, Caulfield and Rosehill, as well as plays at Morphettville, all in this week's edition of SULTS SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Gyroscope - Baby, I'm Gettin' Better2 UNITS are proudly supported by Betfair, Australia's only and the world's biggest betting exchange.Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au

Understate: Lawyer X
JUDGEMENTS | Dirty Deeds at Eagle Farm

Understate: Lawyer X

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 26:49


The Fine Cotton Scandal of 1984 is a notorious event in Australian horse racing history, where a syndicate attempted to rig a race by substituting a slow horse with a faster one. The plan, led by John Patrick Gillespie, involved a series of desperate measures that ultimately failed, leading to a national scandal that exposed corruption in the racing industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Tapp Racing
Episode 522: Luke Rolls

John Tapp Racing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 42:46


There's no busier jockey in northern NSW than Wauchope based Luke Rolls. The expat Kiwi drives huge mileage to honour commitments at northern rivers and tablelands tracks. Born and reared in Fielding on New Zealand's North Island, Luke was initially apprenticed to Bruce Marsh at Foxton. He transferred to a Victorian stable in the early 2000's and his subsequent journey has produced an impressive tally of more than 760 winners. Luke begins our chat by talking about his move to the NSW mid north coast with Cassie Schmidt, the lady destined to become his wife. He says hard work was the only way to go in the first few years. The jockey takes us through a normal day in his life. Few jockeys ride more trackwork than Luke Rolls. Luke says he has to keep an eye on the clock when he has commitments at a faraway meeting. The constant travelling is the toughest part of his job. He acknowledges the ongoing support of a special group of northern trainers. Luke takes us back to early days on the farm at Fielding NZ. Horse racing wasn't on his radar. He admits he was more intent on becoming an All Black than a professional jockey. Luke looks back on his initial apprenticeship to top trainer Bruce Marsh. He'd never been on a horse. He looks back on his first race ride. He finished second but says the horse should have won. Luke hasn't forgotten his first winning ride. It turned out to be his one and only NZ winner. He talks of a transfer to a Victorian stable when Bruce Marsh landed a contract to train in Singapore. The jockey remembers a happy 18 months with Terry O'Sullivan at Stawell and the handful of winners he rode on country tracks. Luke admits he suddenly lost interest in racing after the Victorian stint. He went to Sydney with mates and landed a job as a welder. He looks back on a return to NZ and a job with Affco Abbatoirs. That job generated an opportunity to work in rural Queensland which didn't work out. Next step was another meatworks job on the Gold Coast. Finally the lure of the thoroughbred prompted him to give riding another crack. A newspaper advertisement led him to a job with a Gold Coast trainer. Luke was thrilled to win a race at Ballina soon after returning to race riding. He talks of a tremendous winning run on the Gold Coast which yielded a local apprentices premiership. Luke remembers a growing interest in his services from Brisbane stables. He's never forgotten his first trip to the metropolitan winner's circle. In fact it happened twice on the day. He talks of the jockey who became a formidable rival on the Gold Coast and of the day he rode the first four winners on the programme. Luke looks back on his only ride in a Gr 1 race. He was flown to Sydney by Queensland owners to handle a lightweight in The Galaxy of 2009. For one thrilling moment at the 200m he thought the race was in his keeping. He talks of an Eagle Farm win on a horse destined to win a Gr 1 down the track. Luke acknowledges the successful riding career of wife Cassie despite a torturous battle with weight. When she opted to relocate from the Gold Coast to her native Wauchope he elected to go with her. Cassie's “dream job” came along soon after. He says nobody was surprised when Cassie decided on a training career. Her first win came not long after gaining her licence and Luke Rolls was the jockey. Luke talks of his marriage to Cassie and the successful trainer/jockey combination they've developed. It's a nice chat with a Kiwi born jockey who preferred motor bikes to horses in his early days at Fielding.

The Betoota Advocate Podcast
BETOOTA TALKS: Treasurer Jim Chalmers Talks Federal Budget, Broncos & Bullets

The Betoota Advocate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 34:22


In this special episode of Betoota Talks, the Federal Treasurer talks about the 2025 Budget and the lack of talent in the Liberal Party. He also talks Brisbane Broncos, The Brisbane Bullets, Logan Thunder, Logan Brothers and Eagle Farm raceway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Tapp Racing
Episode 520: Matthew Hoysted

John Tapp Racing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 42:18


The famous Hoysted racing dynasty had its origins in Victoria early in the twentieth century and has produced generations of successful horse trainers. The most celebrated was Fred Hoysted who won 17 Melbourne premierships from his Mentone base. Like most of his predecessors 33 year old Matthew Hoysted began his journey in Wangaratta, before working under the wing of some top Melbourne horsemen. In 2014 he decided on a move to Queensland when a job came up with Tony Gollan after which he spent eight years in partnership with recently retired Steve O'Dea. Matt went solo just over a year ago, and is already making his presence felt in the Brisbane training ranks. He begins the podcast by talking about his on course stabling at Eagle Farm and the close proximity of his home. Matt talks about the success he enjoyed on Saturday March 15th- a quinella in the last race at Eagle Farm and a Gold Coast double which included a win with Hearts Are Better in the 3YO Jewel. He looks back on eighteen rewarding months with Tony Gollan whose star was rising rapidly. Matt says the offer he received from Steve O'Dea was too good to refuse. He spent four years as O'Dea's assistant trainer before being promoted to training partner. He formed an association with Jamie Walter's Proven Thoroughbreds during his time with Steve O'Dea and was delighted when Walter agreed to continue that support following O'Dea's retirement. One of the best horses Hoysted got to co-train with O'Dea was Scallopini  who won 13 races and was placed 14 times. He acknowledges the talents of the genuine galloper. Matt says he and Steve O'Dea were usually on the same wavelength when it  came to planning the campaigns of horses in their care. He pays a fitting tribute to Uncommon James, the best horse he got to co-train with O'Dea. He looks back on the gelding's Oakleigh Plate win in 2023 as an almost surreal experience.  Matt says he wasn't surprised when Steve announced his retirement from the Brisbane training ranks. The young trainer looks back on early days with the O'Dea stable where he met the girl destined to become his wife and the mother of his two young daughters. He talks about Caitlin's pride and joy Pickabee, a daughter of Jet Spur with whom she won five races. Coincidentally, Pickabee would become the dam of Uncommon James. Matt looks back on his formative years in Wangaratta and early tuition from his father Greg. He also spent some time with another training relative Roger Hoysted. He puts the spotlight on grandfather Ron (call me Mick) who trained a Gr 1 sprinter in the 1980's. Another member of the clan to get a mention is Hal Hoysted winner of 25 premierships in north eastern Victoria. Matt relates the stories he's heard from family members about Fred “Father” Hoysted, winner of 17 Melbourne premierships between 1933 and 1958.  He talks of the racing blood on the distaff side of his family. His mother Ronda is the daughter of John Hickmott and sister to Robert and Michael- all successful trainers.  Matt takes us back to the early years of his racing education and valuable time spent at Flemington and Macedon Lodge.  He talks of his association with some high profile horses during his time under the Lloyd Williams banner. He treasures the memory of five years with the late Michael Moroney at Flemington. Matt adds his personal tribute to the many already circulated for the great New Zealand born horseman. For punters listening to the podcast, Matt pointers a couple of promising horses currently in the stable. It's a laid back chat with a young man who has the right pedigree and the right temperament to make it to the top in a very demanding profession.

John Tapp Racing
Episode 515: Jim Byrne

John Tapp Racing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 60:56


We've had several emails lately enquiring about Jim Byrne's future plans. He was missing in action for the latter half of 2024 and has been relatively quiet since returning to the saddle. We haven't had Jim on the podcast for close to five years. The time is right to catch up with one of Queensland's best ever jockeys. Jim begins by talking about Michael Cahill's recent farewell meeting on the Gold Coast, but makes it clear he's not yet ready to follow suit. He talks of his departure from the riding ranks in late 2023, a break he was badly needing. Jim says he was relatively injury free for the first half of his long riding career. He says most of his troubles began in 2019 when he was dislodged from a young horse after a track gallop.  He says he was unaware of the extent of the damage. It was two weeks later when he virtually lost the use of his right arm during a two year old race at Eagle Farm. Jim admits to being a very bad patient during long injury layoffs. The champion jockey recalls the wonderful trot he was enjoying in late 2019 when involved in a freakish fall after passing the post at Doomben. More surgery followed. He was barely back in the saddle when he came down with a golden staph infection in one elbow. He also needed minor surgery when one of the screws holding a knee plate suddenly slipped out of alignment. Jim finally got on a trouble free run and the winners were flowing again. He was lucky enough to form an association with the brilliant Rothfire. His five wins on the horse included the Gr 1 J.J Atkins. Around the same time Byrne teamed up with the brilliant Apache Chase. One of his six wins on the horse came in the Gr 1 Kingsford Smith Cup. The jockey was especially thrilled to win the feature race for longtime supporter Desleigh Forster. The veteran jockey talks of his apprenticeship to the highly respected Pat Duff whose recent passing saddened the Queensland racing industry. Jim hasn't forgotten the name of his first winner at Beaudesert but the trainer's name has slipped his memory. He talks of his first ever metropolitan win on the Noel Doyle trained White Hope. Jim has no doubt a win in the Gr 3 Lightning Hcp at Eagle Farm was the one to bring him under notice as an emerging talent. He delights in reflecting on his 13 rides on the Newcastle trained Adam, the first of them resulting in a narrow defeat in the Doomben $10,000. He looks back on his homestretch duel with Michael Pelling on Laurie's Lottery. He even threw in a protest. The jockey pays tribute to Adam's trainer Ray Brock. Jim then looks back on his first Gr 1 win- a thrilling Stradbroke victory on Adam. He remembers a Sydney Gr 2 win on the genuine stallion and several placings in elite company. Jim looks back on a brief association with brilliant grey filly Gold Edition. The daughter of Lion Hunter gave the jockey two wins at Flemington during Melbourne Cup week in 2006.  He looks back on a surprise “pick up” ride in 2008 which gave him an unexpected win in the time honoured Queensland Derby. Jim was often a “go-to” jockey for interstate trainers taking horses to the Brisbane winter carnival. He remembers with affection a brief but exciting partnership with Redzel which produced an all the way win in the Doomben $10,000. He talks of a Ramornie Hcp win at Grafton for the Snowden stable.  Jim has fond memories of a Gr 2 Hill Stakes win on Desert War for the Waterhouse stable. The ace rider reflects on his association with the dynamic sprinter General Nediym. He says the horse was probably past his best, but still very effective at the top level. Jim has been quietly planning his life after racing for several years. He and wife Rhamie are developing a very workable saddlery shop in the basement of their Brisbane home. Rhamie is emerging as a Group 1 seamstress. The veteran jockey pays a much deserved tribute to his wife of 30 years.  Jim brings us up to date with the  current progress of his four kids, Corey, Georgia, Madison and Lachlan. Jim Byrne has a legion of fans in the Sunshine State. They'll be delighted to hear from the four time Brisbane premiership winner. 

John Tapp Racing
Episode 507: Scott Seamer remembers his Golden Group run of the early 2000's

John Tapp Racing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 61:45


It came as a surprise recently to learn that I hadn't interviewed Scott Seamer since 2003 when he flew from Ballina to be a guest on Sky's Inside Racing programme. At the time of the interview the former northern rivers jockey had posted an amazing 15 Gr wins in two years following on from a Queensland Oaks victory on Ethereal in 2001. A few months later Scott landed the coveted Caulfield and Melbourne double on the same wonderful staying mare. Since quitting the saddle in 2011 the former ace jockey has joined the ranks of Australia's commercial breeders. I was delighted he was able to find the time to join us on our regular racing podcast and equally delighted  to find him in reminiscent mood.  Scott was thrilled to see Ethereal's trainer Sheila Laxon win her second Melbourne Cup with Knight's Choice in November. He talks about the transformation of his Fernleigh property from a macadamia farm to commercial breeding enterprise. Scott says his first duty as a breeder was to find the right foundation mare. He's now breeding from four of her daughters. He talks of his breeding share in a high profile Queensland stallion. The multiple Gr 1 winning jockey previews his four horse draft being prepared for the Inglis Classic Sale in February. Scott remembers his unhappy departure from race riding at Doomben in late 2011. He takes us back to his first time on a racecourse in the late 1970's. He tagged along with his mother and stepfather to a Bowraville meeting, and was instantly hooked. Scott looks back on a stablehand's job with Coffs Harbour trainer John Hennessy, and the offer of an apprenticeship from Grafton trainer Ron Gosling. Very clear in his memory is the occasion of his first race ride at Lismore. He tipped the scales at 32 kgs. Scott talks of his thrilling first win at Casino and the transition to a metropolitan win at Eagle Farm in 1987. He pays tribute to Protester,  the genuine bush galloper who gave him an amazing twenty wins. The former ace jockey looks back on his relocation from the northern rivers to Glen Innes. He enjoyed a very successful five years from his tablelands base, and forged an association with a champion country trainer. Scott talks of his decision to give Brisbane racing a serious shot. He was encouraged to make the move by outstanding jockey manager Trevor Lansky who brought him unexpected opportunities.  Seamer talks of Ethereal's outstanding win in the Queensland Oaks. She came with the barnstorming finish destined to become her trademark. He admits to chasing the ride on the bonny mare when she resumed in NZ in the spring of 2001. He offered to pay his own way across the ditch. Scott recalls his tense battle with Sky Heights in the Caulfield Cup, and the wet weather leading up to the Melbourne Cup. He takes us through Ethereal's brilliant Cup win. He talks about a McKinnon Stakes win on Derby day. Thanks to his new NZ connections Scott was able to land some plum rides over the 2001 Auckland summer carnival. He looks back on a memorable Derby/Oaks double at Ellerslie.  The former jockey started the new year with a bang winning the Magic Millions on Lovely Jubly. He recalls the race. Scott remembers a successful autumn carnival in Melbourne highlighted by wins in the C.F Orr and Australian Guineas. The former talented horseman still shakes his head when he thinks about a four win haul on Golden Slipper day 2002- two Gr 2's and two Gr 1's. He remembers the wins by Ethereal and Calaway Gal. Seamer's dazzling autumn win sequence earned him a short term contract in Hong Kong. He later wished that invitation hadn't arrived. He fractured two vertebrae in a nasty fall and was out of action for several months. Up to this point in time, Scott had been treated very kindly by the racing media. That changed when he was beaten on Bel Esprit in the Manikato Stakes. He handled it philosophically. He says he felt the need to make a statement when the 2003 autumn carnival got under way in Sydney. He made the best kind of statement by winning the Australian Derby on Clangalang with a 10/10 ride. The former jockey talks of another Derby win a short time later. He was thrilled to win the Queensland Derby for Bede Murray on Half Hennessy. Scott talks of another Gr 1 win at the same carnival on Picaday in the T. J Smith Classic.  He says he was delighted to win the 2004 Epsom for Tulloch Lodge on Desert War. Scott looks back on his final Gr 1 victory. He made the trip back to NZ to win another Derby on Coniston Bluebird for the late Bede Murray. The jockey turned commercial breeder pays a heartfelt tribute to Louise, his wife of twenty nine years and to twenty one year old daughter Caitlin who's currently chasing a Uni degree in Business and Law. This is a laid back chat with a former jockey whose story is an inspirational one. The tiny northern rivers apprentice who dared to dream. He worked hard and didn't squander a single opportunity. His emergence to ride 22 Gr 1 winners is one of Australian racing's most endearing tales. You'll enjoy our trip down memory lane with Scott Seamer.

RSN Racing Pulse
Dylan Gibbons has some key rides at Eagle Farm on Saturday

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 11:24


Dylan Gibbons rides Semana and Charterhouse for Ciaron Maher at Eagle Farm on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RSN Racing Pulse
Tom Sherry with an update on his rides this weekend

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 5:17


Tom Sherry joined Racing Pulse ahead of his book of rides at Eagle Farm on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why Ciaron Maher can't fault the Tatt's Tiara favourite

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 10:04


Bella Nipotina continues to thrive in Queensland, says Ciaron Maher. He also shared his thoughts on stablemate, Semana, who also contests the Group 1 feature at Eagle Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tony Gollan with the latest on his Eagle Farm team this weekend

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 8:00


Tony Gollan has key runners this weekend in the Group 1 Tatt's Tiara, Listed Tatt's Cup and the Group 3 WJ Healy Stakes as racing returns to Eagle Farm and he joined Racing Pulse on Thursday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Luke Pepper is confident Opal Ridge is better prepared for the Tatt's Tiara, this time around

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 5:29


Opal Ridge heads to the Group 1 Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm on Saturday and trainer Luke Pepper joined RSN on Thursday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ryan Maloney hopes to overcome Bella's bad barrier in the Tatt's Tiara

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 8:32


Ryan Maloney heads to Eagle Farm to ride the well-fancied Bella Nipotina in the Group 1 Tatt's Tiara this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Verdict with Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Anthony Mithen (June 17, 2024)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 102:51


It was another must-listen edition of The Verdict after a massive weekend of racing. Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Anthony Mithen review it all. The team were joined by Zac Lloyd and Annabel Neasham after their big wins at Eagle Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What's next for Bittercreek after Broadsiding defeat

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 3:10


Troy Corstens joined Racing Pulse after Bittercreek ran a huge second behind Broadsiding in the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Craig Newitt excited to ride The Inevitable in the Stradbroke

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 8:57


Craig Newitt joined Racing Pulse ahead of his ride on The Inevitable in the Stradbroke at Eagle Farm on Saturday. He also reflected on some of the best horses he's ridden in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tony Gollan shares ominous warning ahead of the Stradbroke

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 10:42


Tony Gollan joined Racing Pulse as he has Antino heading to Eagle Farm tomorrow to line up in the Stradbroke, he also spoke about the stable's other runners on the card.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Danny O'Brien makes the case for his Q22 contenders

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 6:44


Danny O'Brien joined RSN on Thursday morning ahead of what will be a big weekend at Eagle Farm, with Vow And Declare and Young Werther in the HKJC World Pool Q22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adrian Bott with a stable update ahead of a big weekend

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 5:34


Adrian Bott joined Racing Pulse as the stable have Knights Order and Goldman in the Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday and few more chances in the remaining races on the card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Preusker with the latest on Steparty ahead of the Stradbroke

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 8:43


Paul Preusker joined RSN on Wednesday as he prepares to send Steparty around Eagle Farm on Saturday. The stable also has Captain Envious in the Brisbane Cup and Poison Chalice in the Wayne Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bjorn Baker shares a stable update

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 7:14


Bjorn Baker joined RSN ahead of the stable prepare to send a host of good chances around Eagle Farm on Saturday including Stefi Magnetica in the Stradbroke, Lady Of Luxury in the Magic Millions Dane Ripper Stakes and Alegron in the Brisbane Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What's next for La Crique after brilliant weekend win

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 7:52


Katrina Alexander joined RSN after La Crique won at Eagle Farm on Saturday, coming from well back to win the Magic Millions National Classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.