John Tapp Racing

The CEO of the state’s controlling body talks about the 2021 edition of the Interdominion series, to be held over four exciting nights at three top class racetracks. He answers criticism of the decision to conduct two rounds of heats on regional tracks. John talks of his upbringing in a legendary western districts trotting family. He talks of Ruby Vale Stud at Alectown, a famous breeding farm established by his grandfather William in 1943. The administrator remembers his early experience with horses and his transition to the race driving ranks. He drove five winners in a brief career. John also looks back on his love of Rugby League and a fleeting Involvement as a player.  John looks back on some of the successful stallions to stand at Ruby Vale Stud. He remembers his first administrative role as a committee member of the Parkes Harness Racing Club. He later spent two years as President. John pays tribute to his late father Stan who died very recently and was farewelled by a huge congregation of mourners