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By: Peter May
ISBN: 9781913159351
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Publication Date: Mar 2022
Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books
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A fire-cracker collection of anecdotal essays by academic racing fanatic Peter May who brings to life the events which shaped the Sport of Kings. 100 pivotal days that encapsulate 500 years of horse racing: scandals, heroes, daring jockeys, outstanding horses, unforgettable races. The highs, lows and turning points of this roller-coaster sport.
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By: Jane Smiley
ISBN: 9780571226078
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Publication Date: Jan 2006
Publisher: Faber & Faber
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A candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres
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By: Andrew Rule
ISBN: 9781760987718
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Publication Date: Aug 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
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By: Matthew Benns
ISBN: 9780857983268
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Publication Date: Nov 2013
Publisher: Random House Australia
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By: Alan Whiticker
ISBN: 9781925946963
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Publication Date: Sep 2021
Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
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By: Alan Whiticker
ISBN: 9780645207163
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Publication Date: Aug 2023
Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
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By: Adam Crettenden
ISBN: 9781925556940
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Publication Date: Oct 2019
Publisher: Melbourne Books
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By: Helen Thomas
ISBN: 9781760640026
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Publication Date: Oct 2017
Publisher: Black Inc.
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By: Shane McNally
ISBN: 9781925556193
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Publication Date: Sep 2017
Publisher: Melbourne Books
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By: Adam Crettenden
ISBN: 9780143782094
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Publication Date: Oct 2016
Publisher: Random House Australia
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By: Jim Haynes
ISBN: 9781760633318
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Publication Date: Aug 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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The finest collection of writing about horse racing includes short stories, verse and anecdotes from some of Australia's best-loved writers.
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By: Jim Haynes
ISBN: 9781760632403
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Publication Date: Nov 2017
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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The ultimate collection of great racing stories told in Jim Haynes's inimitable style.
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By: Andrew Rule
ISBN: 9781760876104
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Publication Date: Nov 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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In Winx: The full story of the world's best racehorse, Andrew Rule takes us behind-the-scenes into the incredible story of 'The Queen' of racing. Now with bonus material detailing the thrilling final chapters of her career.
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By: Helen Thomas
ISBN: 9781741754568
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Publication Date: Nov 2008
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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What happened when an ordinary punter took $20,000 to the spring racing carnival - a unique insight into the world of racing.
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By: Bill Barich
ISBN: 9780007191819
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Publication Date: May 2006
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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Experience the sheer thrill and joy of national hunt racing as an American novelist follows a select group of leading horses and their Irish trainers on their annual pilgrimage to the Cheltenham Festival, in this evocative book on the jumps and the Irish love of horse racing.
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By: Murray Mottram
ISBN: 9781741142518
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Publication Date: Oct 2003
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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Four years after her horrific horse racing fall, this is Bev Buckingham's remarkable story of recovery from both a broken back and a broken heart.
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By: Kim Wickens
ISBN: 9780593496725
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Publication Date: Jul 2024
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
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By: Muriel Lennox
ISBN: 9781840186635
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Publication Date: Jul 2005
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
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The story of Northern Dancer is the stuff of legend. Today, however, his descendants dominate racing the world over, and Northern Dancer is recognised as the greatest thoroughbred sire in modern history.When Northern Dancer won the Kentucky Derby in the spring of 1964, Canadians poured into the streets to celebrate.
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By: T. Thornton
ISBN: 9781586485665
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Publication Date: Apr 2008
Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.
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A gritty, passionate, behind-the-scenes portrait of a year in the life of Thoroughbred racing's working class, by a racetrack insider
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By: Patrick Bartley
ISBN: 9780143204299
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Publication Date: Oct 2010
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
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This collection of anecdotes from the track provides a peek into the world of punting on horses. The columns, originally published in The Age, give insight into some of the big wins, huge losses, long odds and colourful characters that have made Australia's racetracks so lively, all written with Bartley's characteristic wit and sharp observations.
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By: Dianne Haworth
ISBN: 9781869505318
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Publication Date: Dec 2004
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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O'Sullivan won the Japan Cup on Horlicks, at the time the world's richest race with a 5 million dollar stake, has taken out every major race in Australasia and was a huge success while riding in Hong Kong. Recently retiring at the top, Lance is now a TAB ambassador and racing commentator for Trackside television, the racing channel.
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By: Gail Rentsch
ISBN: 9780684839950
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Publication Date: Jan 1999
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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The definitive bestselling guide to the equestrian world is back and better than ever, with revised descriptions of grooming and health-care products, the latest nutritional theories, authoritative information about the economics of ownership, and much more. Line drawings throughout.
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By: Hardie Grant Books
ISBN: 9781742705385
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Publication Date: Nov 2012
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
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Black Caviar is arguably the greatest race horse of all time and is the current Royal Ascot champion. She has won every race she has started in a success record not equalled for over 150 years.
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By: Trevor Marmalade
ISBN: 9781742704616
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Publication Date: Oct 2013
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
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Details more than 200 key racetracks around the world, including and featuring every Group One track. Information includes races, location, track conditions, race history, famous incidents and winners. An unbelievably thorough listing that will fascinate any fan of racing.
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