Download or read book Immortals of Australian Horse Racing written by Alan Whiticker and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Track enthusiasts endlessly debate the question of who are the best racehorses across different eras.
Download or read book Racehorses in Australia written by Kenneth Austin and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Racehorses in Australia" by Kenneth Austin. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Rough Habit written by Ken Linnett and published by Slattery Media Group. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rough Habit is one of a long line of New Zealand-bred champions who have crossed the Tasman to become a dominant figure in Australian racing; think Rising Fast, Redcraze, Kiwi, Bonecrusher and Sunline. Like so many before him, he came from humble beginnings, bred as little more than a hobby via a free service to an unfashionable imported sire, Rough Cast, from the unraced mare Certain Habit.The resultant colt's stature suggested that the experiment was doomed to fail. His breeder, Isabell Roddick, said of Rough Habit, the foal: "He was...probably not the best looking, but I didn't think he was as hideous as he's been made out to be. He was a very small horse. But looks don't tell you if they're going to win a race."Win races he did, 11 of them at Group 1 level, behind only the mighty Sunline for wins at the highest level. He became a cult hero in Brisbane, winning two Stradbroke Handicaps and a record three Doomben Cups.Ken Linnett, won the 2018 Bill Whittaker Award for the best book on horse racing in Australia and New Zealand for his story on Tulloch, the champion of the 1950s and '60s. He has applied the same forensic skills that made the Tulloch book such a critical and commercial success, to the story of Rough Habit.Rough Habit-the unlikely champion is a tale that encompasses the essence of horse racing-from dreaming to inspiration, to luck (good and bad), to fortunes and reputations made. It's the story not just of the champion horse, but of those who took him to greatness.
Download or read book Australia s Champion Racehorses written by and published by . This book was released on 1996* with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Phar Lap written by Michael Reason and published by Museum Victoria. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phar Lap is one of Australia’s best-loved icons. The story of the gangly foal who became one of the greatest racehorses ever has captured Australians’ hearts for generations. Phar Lap: A True Legend, written by museum curator Michael Reason, has delighted and informed readers for the last five years. Now this fascinating story has been updated to include new evidence which finally reveals the reason behind the champion’s untimely death. Illustrated with archival images of the great horse, as well as colour images of many of the intriguing Phar Lap objects in the museum collection.
Download or read book Hutchinson s Australasian Encyclop dia written by George Collins Levey and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rough Habit written by Ken Linnett and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rough Habit An Unlikely Champion is a tale that captures the essence of horse racing - from dreaming to inspiration, to luck good and bad, to fortunes and reputations made. It's the story not just of an unexpected champion horse, but of those who took him to greatness. Rough Habit is one in the long line of New Zealand-bred champions who have crossed the Tasman and become dominant figures in Australian racing - think Rising Fast, Redcraze, Kiwi, Bonecrusher and Sunline. Like so many before him, Rough Habit came from humble beginnings, bred as little more than a hobby, via a free service, to an unfashionable imported sire, Rough Cast, from the unraced mare Certain Habit. The resultant colt's stature suggested that the experiment was doomed to fail. His breeder, Isabell Roddick, said of Rough Habit, the foal: "He was...probably not the best looking, but I didn't think he was as hideous as he's been made out to be. He was a very small horse. But looks don't tell you if they're going to win a race." Win races he did, 11 of them at Group 1 level, behind only the mighty Sunline for wins at the highest level. He became a cult hero in Brisbane, winning two Stradbroke Handicaps and a record three Doomben Cups. Telling his story in full for the first time is Ken Linnett, winner of the 2018 Bill Whittaker Award for the best book on horse racing in Australia and New Zealand, for his story on Tulloch, the champion of the 1950s and '60s. Linnett has applied the same forensic attention that made Tulloch such a critical and commercial success, to the story of Rough Habit.
Download or read book Winx written by Trevor Marshallsea and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: . 'Strap yourselves in for a thrilling tale' -- Inside Sport Some of Australia's greatest sporting legends are horses -- Phar Lap, Kingston Town, Black Caviar. Now a new legend has captivated the heart of the nation -- Winx. After a patchy start, the unremarkable-looking bay filly settled into a winning streak that continues four years later and includes 22 Group 1 wins and an astonishing record-breaking four Cox Plates. Winx: Biography of a Champion, traces the rise and rise of this extraordinary racehorse and captures the colour, excitement and nail-biting moments of her assent to the top of the world. A rich and compelling story of the highs and lows, the colour and passion of the sport of kings, it's a fitting tribute to a great Australian sporting legend. The wondrous Winx deserves nothing less.
Download or read book The Best Australian Racing Stories written by Jim Haynes and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The finest collection of writing about horse racing includes short stories, verse and anecdotes from some of Australia's best-loved writers.
Download or read book Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 23. Chapters: Makybe Diva, Lonhro, Sunline, Northerly, Might and Power, Weekend Hussler, Kingston Town, Miss Andretti, Strawberry Road, Better Loosen Up, Gunsynd, Let's Elope, Jeune, Bonecrusher, Octagonal, Emancipation, Saintly, Rain Lover, Vain, Leilani, Manikato, Placid Ark, Rose of Kingston, Hyperno, Red Anchor, Mahogany. Excerpt: Makybe Diva (GB) is a British-bred, Australian-trained Thoroughbred who became the first racehorse to win the famed Melbourne Cup on three occasions: 2003, 2004, and 2005. In 2005, she also won the Cox Plate. Makybe Diva is the highest stakes-earner in Australasian horse racing history, with winnings of more than A$14 million when she retired on 1 November 2005. Makybe Diva is one of only five horses to have won the Cup more than once in the long history of the event, which was first run in 1861. The others are Archer, in 1861 and 1862, Peter Pan, in 1932 and 1934, Rain Lover, in 1968 and 1969, and Think Big, in 1974 and 1975. Makybe Diva is the only mare among the list of multiple winners, and is one of only 14 female horses (11 mares and three fillies) to have won the Cup. She is by Desert King (a winner of the Irish Derby and Irish 2,000 Guineas) out of Tugela by Riverman (USA). Tugela was also the dam of the Australian stakes-winners, Musket and Valkyrie Diva. Makybe Diva is owned by South Australian tuna fisherman Tony anti, who named her after five of his employees - Maureen, Kylie, Belinda, Diane, and Vanessa - by taking the first two letters from each of their names. The Makybe Diva story began in 1998 in England. Tony anti 's bloodstock agent John Foote purchased Tugela in foal to Desert King for 60,000 guineas at the December 1998 Tattersall's Sale. As normally happens with Santic's British-purchased horses, she was taken to Dick Fowlston's Britton House Stud in Somerset to board...
Download or read book The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories written by Jim Haynes and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate collection of great racing stories told in Jim Haynes's inimitable style. 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 meeting 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.
Download or read book Horsemen of the First Frontier 1788 1900 and the Serpent s Legacy written by Keith Robert Binney and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An economic and social history of early New South Wales, told through the life stories of pioneer 19th century horsemen. Traces the origin and development of the horse in Australia and a special tribute to Australia's internationally acclaimed thoroughbred expert C. Bruce Lowe.
Download or read book The Champions Great Racehorses and Show Jumpers of Our Time written by Judith Campbell and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vo Rogue Show written by Lynley Small and published by Melbourne Books. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vo Rogue Show is the story about a small, gelded weanling of poor breeding initially called 'Erky' and purchased with the proceeds of a punt, that blossomed into a superstar. This once in a lifetime racehorse captivated the nation, created a cult following and enriched the lives of those who knew and loved him. But this book is not just a story about horse racing. It is a story about life, death, resilience and the undying love for this one horse.
Download or read book American Classic Pedigrees 1914 2002 written by Avalyn Hunter and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a monumental and important work for the Thoroughbred industry, author and pedigree researcher Avalyn Hunter provides extensive pedigree analysis of every American classic race winner from 1914 through 2002.
Download or read book Horses in Australia written by Nicolas Brasch and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The horse has been an integral part of Australian history since the First Fleet brought the first horse to the country's shores. From the resilient workhorses of colonial Australia and the determined stockhorses rounding up livestock, to the champion racehorses that capture the country's imagination at every Melbourne Cup, horses have contributed to many of the great human feats in our history. Here, alongside 150 stunning images, Nicolas Brasch explores why horses have long been appreciated by Australians from all walks of life--and how they have been captured so strikingly by our photographers and artists.
Download or read book Me Phar Lap written by Jan Wositzky and published by Slattery Media Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tommy Woodcock spent a long lifetime with horses, but is best remembered, and loved, as the young man who strapped and looked after Australia's legendary racehorse, Phar Lap. The 1930 Melbourne Cup winner and the people's champion of the Great Depression died mysteriously - cradled by Woodcock - in the US after winning against the odds in Agua Caliente, Mexico, at his only start overseas. The horseman called Phar Lap "Bobby", and knew him best. And Woodcock is fondly known, too, as the old man, who almost 50 years on, trained the gallant Reckless, second in the 1977 Melbourne Cup and winner of the other major "two-mile" races on the Australian turf calendar at the time, the Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane Cups. Reckless is the same horse Woodcock let children ride at the track on race day, and was pictured with bunked down in the straw, on the front page of The Age newspaper. Woodcock's life story and his great and heart-breaking moments with Phar Lap and Reckless are told in his own down-to- earth words by a master storyteller, Jan Wositzky, in this updated and revised edition, with a new introduction.
