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Black Caviar: The Horse of a Lifetime by Gerard Whateley (Hardcover, 2012)
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Black Caviar has captured the heart of a nation like no sporting figure since the days of Phar Lap and Don Bradman. This is greatness the likes of which is rarely seen. This is a tale that will not weary. This is the authorised story of the horse that couldn't be beaten, by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley. * 'His [Whatelely] is always a human voice, intelligent and relaxed, telling a story in prose that, like the horse he is writing about, lifts the spirit.' - Weekend Australian * 'An outstanding book of its kind.' - Sydney Morning Herald * 'this is a book about greatness. It's about a horse that transcended the track to become an Australian icon. Her story deserves to be told.' - the Canberra times * 'Yet another winner for the Black Caviar team.' - Courier Mail * 'Highly recommended.' - the Weekly Review * 'As an avid reader of sports and racing biographies, I must say this book rates up there with the best.' - Bendigo Advertiser Black Caviar is the biography of the Australian champion, written by acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley, with a foreword by Peter Moody, BLACK CAVIAR this book documents the career of the racehorse who transcended the track to become an Australian icon. It begins with the entrancing story of champion trainer Peter Moody, a self-made man bred in the remote outback of Queensland, who came to select and guide the fastest horse the world had ever seen. Under Moody's patient and masterful guidance, the hulking injury-prone filly matured into a champion, idolized by a devoted following more akin to a rock band than a racehorse. Her gift is to defy the very nature of sport, making victory look both certain and effortless. But would her customary speed be enough to prevail at the most famous race track of all? At the climax of the tale, half a world away from her devoted nation and in front of the Queen, Black Caviar set out to conquer the world. With her invincible run and marauding dominance, Black Caviar has returned racing to the glory days of more than half a century past and secured a reputation that will echo for as long as horses are sent out to race.Product Identifiers
PublisherABC Books
ISBN-139780733331367
eBay Product ID (ePID)117504137
Product Key Features
Book TitleBlack Caviar: the Horse of a Lifetime
AuthorGerard Whateley
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
GenreSports
Number of Pages320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height240mm
Item Width159mm
Item Weight720g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorGerard Whateley
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
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- 30 May, 2016
Praise for Gerard whateley's Black Caviar, The Horse of a Lifetime
What a wonderful book! Black Caviar is a horse that stands alone in the sport of horse racing, and there might never be another filly with her talents. Not only holding records for her blazing speed, Black Caviar set the world of horse racing on fire as she continued to win race after race - 22 wins in 22 races! This book shares the whole wonderful journey of this great horse, her trainer, jockey, and the syndicate who owned her. A joy from the first page to the last.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Jan, 2018
A great tale..
Wow... what a read. From the tough streets of Glasgow to the heat of Elizabeth, this is a tale of bravery and survival. Jimmy explains his past in a way that takes you there and beyond. How incredible to have an Australian hero that can not only sing and scream like a banshee,but can also write and put you in the thick of the action with his incredible literary skills. This one goes in pride of place on the bookshelf alongside "Working class man". Nice one James.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Apr, 2020
Black Caviar
Mum Absolutely Loved Her Book On Black Caviar. She Found It Very Interesting & Found Facts That She Didn't Even Know. Was Amazed At How Big A Horse It Was. Well Recommended From What She Has Told Me :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Feb, 2020
FANTASTIC BOOK
ITS A GREAT STORY ABOUT A GREAT HORSEVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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