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

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Jim Haynes

The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories

Great tales of the turf from Jorrocks to Black Caviar

Jim Haynes

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Allen & Unwin
22 November 2017

Anthologies (non-poetry); Sports & outdoor recreation; Horse racing

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.

By: Jim Haynes
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 550g
ISBN: 9781760632403
ISBN 10: 1760632406
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 22 November 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword PART 1 RACING MEMORIES PART 2 THE WILD COLONIAL DAYS PART 3 BLOND BOMBSHELL TO BLACK CAVIAR PART 4 RACETRACK HUMOUR PART 5 THE CUP IS MORE THAN A HORSE RACE PART 6 A PUNT ON THE PONIES PART 7 RACING CHARACTERS PART 8 JUMP RACES ARE DIFFERENT PART 9 THE GOLDEN AGE Glossary Acknowledgements

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