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Podcast: John Tapp Racing
Episode: Episode 398: Mathew Alesci
Description: 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 ad...