John Tapp Racing

In this segment Brad recalls his association with trainers like Malcolm Johnston, Gerald Ryan and Les Bridge. He talks of the offer he got from champion Queensland trainer Bruce McLachlan who was anxious to get him back to Brisbane. Brad remembers with affection his big pay day when he won the 2008 Magic Millions Guineas on Heart Of The Citi for trainer Pat Duff. He talks of his frustration that a Group 1 win has eluded him. He’s gone close a couple of times. Brad speaks of his admiration for the late Ken Russell and his delight in being able to win three Russell memorial events. He speaks of a happy association with Sydney trainer David Payne who occasionally flew him to Sydney for race rides. The jockey gives special mention to his son Bayley who was too small to be a footballer, but too big to be a jockey. Brad concludes by paying tribute to older jockeys like Jeff Lloyd and Michael Cahill.