John Tapp Racing

Gary Harley entered another exciting phase of his career in 1988, when the Newcastle Knights entered the competition. He reflects on many happy years as the Knights official caller and the hysteria of their first premiership win. He pays tribute to the brilliant Luskin Star, the dynamic colt from the coalfields who won the 2YO Triple Crown in 1977. Gary recalls the best performers he got to call in the three codes. He talks of his current role in form analysis for Sky Thoroughbred Central and the many hours of research involved. He pays tribute to his wife Sue who’s courageously battling ill health, and his sons Todd and Troy. Both have inherited Dad’s love of racing. Gary Harley’s earthy style and Jimmy Durante voice, have made him a very recognizable figure on the vast Sky Network. He’s a very normal bloke from  Maitland and that’s a big part of his charm.