John Tapp Racing

Great to catch up with Barry Lockwood who’s back on deck following two unrelated health issues. The talented horseman talks openly about his serious cancer scare, and the loss of a toe as a result of a golden staph infection. His famous sense of humour is never far away. Barry pays tribute to son Rick who ran the stable during his father’s lengthy hospitalisation.  He talks of his relocation from stables near the 1800m mark at Eagle Farm to the infield barn. Barry talks of his early life in Tamworth and the racing interests of his dad Ross. His interest in horses led him to an apprenticeship with veteran Tamworth farrier Arthur Marshall who taught him the finer points of the blacksmithing business. He talks of the many skills of his tutor. Barry became a commercial farrier and was always in demand. The experience he gained in those early days has served him well. He recalls a phone call from Rosehill trainer Paul Sutherland which led to his first job out of Tamworth. Barry talks of a surprise offer he receive