John Tapp Racing

Mark Newnham’s career story is one of a young bloke who held on to his dream like a dog with an old boot. From the first day his father took him to the races, young Newnham knew he wanted a future with horses. He says his passion has never waned. Mark talks of the difficulties of running a dual operation at Randwick and Warwick Farm. He was relieved when more boxes became available at headquarters.  He reflects on his training statistics over the last two seasons. Mark elaborates on the little known fact that his maternal grandfather Bert Condon was a successful jockey as far back as the 1920’s and 30’s. He remembers with affection the many times he tagged along when his father, newspaper executive John Newnham was a regular at Sydney race meetings. Mark recalls work experience with Bob Thomsen, a dream job as travelling foreman for Bart Cummings and an overseas stint when he rode work for some legendary horsemen. He looks back on his first apprenticeship to Graeme Begg and a transfer to Ron Quinton. He remem