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John Adams

Over the Hurdles

The History of Jumping Racing in Australia

John Adams

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English
Melbourne Books
01 January 2012
Sports & outdoor recreation; Sports teams & clubs; Equestrian & animal sports
No Australian sport has had a more interesting or colourful history than jumping racing.

John Adamss Over the Hurdles tells the remarkable story of jumping in Australia, from the first Sydney steeplechase in 1832 to the sports controversial battle for survival in recent years. In this first-ever history of jumping racing in Australia, Adams leads us on a beguiling tour of the horses, jockeys, racecourses, characters, and controversies of the past 180 years.

The book recounts how professional jockeys came to replace amateur gentlemen riders; how the sport boomed in its heyday, when Melbourne alone held 120 races a year; how the infamous criminal Squizzy Taylor tried to poison the 1924 Grand National favourite; how famed poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon rode a record three winners over the hurdles in one day; how a desperate crowd once killed a dishonest bookmaker at Flemington; how the sport strengthened ties between Australia and Ireland, the spiritual home of jumping; and how the falls, injuries, and deaths threatened its survival.

The book captures the thrilling, courageous spirit of jumps racing. Riders, whether successful or not, universally state that there is no feeling like competing in a jumping race, whether they win or run last. But at the heart of Adamss history lie the deeds of magnificent horses that carried their jockeys to victory time and time again despite being burdened by large weights. Redleap, Mosstrooper, Mountain God, Winterset, and Crisp earned mythical status in their eras, and Over the Hurdles ensures their achievements will never be forgotten. The Australian horses, jockeys and trainers have international reputations, but deserve wider appreciation in Australia. Over the Hurdles is a significant contribution to jumping racing, and to Australian sport as a whole.
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Imprint:   Melbourne Books
Country of Publication:   Australia
Edition:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 283mm,  Width: 228mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   1.486kg
ISBN:   9781877096327
ISBN 10:   1877096326
Pages:   304
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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