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Podcast: John Tapp Racing
Episode: Episode 265: Kath Bell-Pitomac
Description: Great to catch up with one of Australia’s ever increasing number of female jockeys. The lady with a name that catches the eye, is 37 years old and could be the nation’s oldest apprentice. Kath Bell-Pitomac talks about the gruelling travelling she undertakes to ride at meetings all over the state.
Kath reminisces about her nomadic childhood. She talks of early days in South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory. Horses were always her chief interest.
She recalls her first introduction to racehorses at Pioneer Park racetrack Alice Springs.
Kath recalls her firs...