John Tapp Racing

Shane begins by talking about his return to NZ when Covid took hold in Asia. He pays tribute to his mother Dawn who has him at home again after many years. The former champion jockey reflects on four Hong Kong race falls the last of which could easily have claimed his life. He talks of his current role as professional punter on Hong Kong racing. Shane talks of his father and grandfather who were both jockeys, and his indentureship to champion trainer Dave O’Sullivan. He looks back on the very first of his 2000 winners and his maiden trip to Melbourne. It had quite an impact on him. Shane remembers the offer from trainer Brian Smith that brought him to Sydney. He comments on his early reputation as a poacher of rides from fellow jockeys. He talks of his unusual attitude to trackwork. He was very different to many other jockeys. Shane reviews his association with a lengthy list of notable horses with special emphasis on a handful of champions. He looks back on his controversial ride on Veandercross in t