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The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories

The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories

Great tales of the turf from Jorrocks to Black Caviar

by Jim Haynes
Paperback
Publication Date: 22/11/2017

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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.
ISBN:
9781760632403
9781760632403
Category:
Horse racing
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
22-11-2017
Publisher:
ALLEN & UNWIN
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
608
Dimensions (mm):
198x128mm
Weight:
0.55kg
Jim Haynes

Jim Haynes has travelled far and wide to meet and interview the people whose stories make up his books.

Before becoming a professional entertainer, song writer and verse writer in 1988, Jim taught writing, literature, history and drama in schools and universities from outback NSW to Britain and back again.

He is the author of many Great Australian titles, including books on railways, aviation and horse racing. His is one of the country's most prolific and successful Australian authors.

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