John Tapp Racing

It’s always nice to welcome a Tasmanian guest! This week we talk to journalist and commentator Peter Staples whose promotion of Tasmanian racing is unwavering. Peter talks of his role as Media Manager for Tasracing and the office from which he works overlooking Elwick racecourse. Peter talks of the massive refurbishment of the Elwick racecourse in 2019, and the teething problems that followed. He looks back on the spectacular Inter Dominion Championship of 2005 when massive prize money attracted the best horses from all over Australia. Peter pays tribute to the winner, the remarkable Blacks A Fake who was destined to win another three ID’s. Pete talks about his early years in Melbourne and his sister’s engagement to a prominent jumps jockey. This was the catalyst of his interest in racing. He talks of his heady days as lead singer for Amber Light, a popular Melbourne band. Racing was the furthest thing from his mind as he belted out the hits of his hero Elvis Presley. Pete looks back on the  move to Hoba