John Tapp Racing

With apologies for a voice recovering from laryngitis, I’m delighted to welcome Deane Lester to the podcast. The highly respected form guru and broadcaster reveals how he deals with the demands of ten radio commitments a week. Dean explains that he rarely goes to the track but has the use of a home studio and all the benefits of modern technology. He takes us through the format of an average week in the life of a professional form analyst, and discusses the highs and lows of the job. Deane looks back on his childhood and the gradual emergence of the complications of spina bifida. He had his first major operation at age 18. Despite the certainty of ongoing health issues, Deane knew he wanted a future involving racehorses. He couldn’t believe his good fortune when appointed official Cranbourne track watcher for the Sporting Globe, Truth and radio 3UZ. He looks back on the way his career developed, and the media opportunities that came along. Deane recalls his days as a serious punter, and one win big enou