John Tapp Racing

Many people in racing are curious about the roles of modern day jockey agents. To do the job properly, busy managers have to be on call 24/7. One unanswered phone call could mean the loss of a big race opportunity. Mathew Alesci has managed only 8 jockeys in 14 years, including multiple Gr 1 winner Ben Melham. He’s currently regenerating his career after a year off. During that hiatus he spent time with his father Charlie who’s dealing with health issues. Mathew talks of Charlie Alesci’s emigration from Sicily in 1969 and a long career as a bricklayer in his adopted country. During his time off, Mathew was lucky enough to be given a spot as a contestant on the high rating Nine Network programme “Millionaire Hot Seat”. He talks about an exciting experience. Mathew talks about the inspiration he gained when brother Fabian started to ride in races. He was always there to cheer him on. His jockey management skills were evident early. He was chasing rides for his brother at age 10. Mathew reviews Fabian’s riding c