The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories: Great tales of the turf from Jorrocks to Black Caviar

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories: Great tales of the turf from Jorrocks to Black Caviar
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jim Haynes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:608
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 128
Category/GenreAnthologies
ISBN/Barcode 9781760632403
ClassificationsDewey:798.400994
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Allen & Unwin
Imprint Allen & Unwin
Publication Date 22 November 2017
Publication Country Australia

Description

Jim Haynes, Australia's favourite tale teller, loves the sport of kings as much as he loves Aussie yarns and bush verse. From country picnic tracks to the thoroughbred racecourses of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, from Archer to Black Caviar, from the mysterious punter Louis the Possum to the great trainer Bart Cummings, he brings these two great loves together in the biggest book of Australian racing stories ever. In these stories, full of the humour and romance of the track, Jim reminds us of the great champions, the tragedies and the unique characters (equine and human) of racing. Here are stories of famous races and jockeys, touts and urgers, nose-to-nose battles and a rort or two, as well as country race meetings where anything can happen. This rich collection captures the heart and soul of the turf and reminds us exactly why a day at the races and having a punt are such an important part of the Australian spirit.

Author Biography

Jim Haynes lives ten minutes' walk from Randwick Racecourse and his favourite television channel is Thoroughbred Central.