John Tapp Racing

Great to catch up with a little bloke of Italian descent who began his career with the late Ray Guy at Rosehill 35 years ago. Five years ago he was still living in Sydney and travelling to the western districts most weeks. In 2016 he moved to Mudgee and is now one of the most in demand jockeys on the western line. He looks back on the reasons for the move. Anthony explains the origins of the nickname that has followed him around for more than three decades. “Choco” looks back on the day his father took him to meet Ray Guy in the trainer’s Rosehill office. He reflects on the wonderful day when Vain Glorious provided him with his first win at Gosford. He expands on Guy’s success rate with unfashionably bred horses. Anthony speaks of Bryan Guy who has gone on to great success in his own right. He talks of opportunities to come his way from other Rosehill trainers. He was fortunate to win a race on Potrero for Dr. Geoff Chapman. The horse went on to multiple Gr 1 success. “Choco” clearly remembers the day h