John Tapp Racing

Great to catch up with former jockey Darryn Murphy who is enjoying his role as a mentor and coach of young racing aspirants in South Australia. Darryn talks about his job with the employment and training company Skillinvest which specialises in the education and career guidance of people across a range of industries including horse racing. He also explains his role with Thoroughbred Racing South Australia. Darren talks of early days in Ballarat and his initial indentureship to local trainer Ron Bones. He reflects on his transfer to Murray Bridge trainer Ray Paech for whom he rode many winners. He looks back on a spectacular crash at Victoria Park. Darryn couldn’t believe his luck when he crashed again in a track gallop not long after getting back into the saddle. The tough as teak Murphy talks about a retainer with the Rob McGuiness stable and his friendship with the veteran jockey who guided his career. Darryn pays tribute to Ian Saunders the Epsom trainer who gave him tremendous support. He tells a