EPISODE · Jul 9, 2019 · 41 MIN
Episode 117: Hilton Cope
from John Tapp Racing · host The Supernova Tribe
Delighted to introduce an old friend. Hilton Cope was one of Australia’s best jockeys in his day, but endless wasting was making his life a misery. After 6 Group 1 wins, and great success overseas he made the snap decision to quit in the mid 1970’s. He talks of the rigours of the sweat box, and the wonderful moments he had in Sydney racing. Hilton talks of the spelling farm he established in the Hunter Valley, which he ran for three decades. Older racing fans will enjoy this great jockey’s reflections on an exciting era in Sydney racing.
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Delighted to introduce an old friend. Hilton Cope was one of Australia’s best jockeys in his day, but endless wasting was making his life a misery. After 6 Group 1 wins, and great success overseas he made the snap decision to quit in the mid 1970’s. He talks of the rigours of the sweat box, and the wonderful moments he had in Sydney racing. Hilton talks of the spelling farm he established in the Hunter Valley, which he ran for three decades. Older racing fans will enjoy this great jockey’s reflections on an exciting era in Sydney racing.
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