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Podcast: John Tapp Racing
Episode: Episode 201: Gary Portelli (Part 1)
Description: In part one Gary talks of the job offer which brought him to Sydney. He was invited to train privately for a high profile owner who pulled out of the arrangement three months later. Â
He confesses he was ready to go back to the bush when a fellow trainer helped him out of a tight spot.
Gary talks of early days at Orange and the defining moment when he knew he wanted to train horses.
The trainer talks of the undying support of his parents Morveen and Joe. Morveen had a promising career as...