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Podcast: John Tapp Racing
Episode: Episode 375: Chad Lever
Description: Chad Lever’s sudden disappearance from the riding ranks last September mystified trainers, punters and friends. The popular jockey had been juggling a huge workload for several years to honour commitments on the provincial and country circuit. Ten months ago he knew he’d have to take a break before his health suffered. Chad explains that he’s been able to control his weight by riding trackwork and competing in barrier trials for his wife Claire.
He explains that the constant travelling and wasting had worn him down.
Chad talks of his wife’s riding career u...