John Tapp Racing

I enjoy reminiscing with bush horsemen, especially one who’s been around for a while. We catch up with Paul St Vincent who took a long time to retire but his stables are finally empty. He does however travel from Tamworth to Coffs Harbour whenever his sons Aiden and Kane require his help. This interview was recorded ten days before Aiden’s talented horse Lisztomania won the Country Championship qualifier at Port Macquarie. Paul talks of his long road trips to the coast. He talks of sons Aiden and Kane and their respective careers in the racing industry. Paul talks of his early aspirations to become a golfer and subsequent jobs in golf club pro shops. He says harness horses sparked his interest at the old Newcastle Showground track. Paul talks of his time with the Narrabri Golf Club and then a career change into caravan and horse float sales. The former successful trainer recalls a chance meeting with a man who would change his life. He met legendary horse trainer Merv Corless at the Tamworth Golf Club. They b