John Tapp Racing

Great to catch up with a very switched on trainer who has sailed past the 1000 career win tally. Joe explains that he discourages owners from keeping horses who are not paying their way. He talks of his non racing family background and the early punting involvement that sparked his love of racing. Joe talks about the Psychology Degree he embarked upon at Sydney University. His parents were displeased when he quit after the first year. The trainer looks back on his invaluable four years as stable foreman for the master trainer John Size. Joe reflects on his decision to go solo when John Size accepted an offer to train in Hong Kong. He remembers his first training success at Wyong in 2001, and his initial city winner. Joe profiles Red Oog, his first elite level horse and the first of his 14 Gr 1 wins. The fifty year old has great affection for Vision And Power who came to him from Victoria with one win on his CV. He went on to win two Gr 1’s. He pays tribute to an all time favourite Terravista, winner of 11 rac