The Spirit Of Racing Winners Losers High Rollers by Ron Taylor
SKU: B-002390

The Spirit Of Racing Winners Losers High Rollers

Author: Ron Taylor
Special Features: Dust Jacket
Condition: The dust jacket has a 3cm tear. The front paper has a surface tear. Free of writing. Free of dog ears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Biography & Memoir Sport & Recreation Australiana

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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Ron Taylor’s “The Spirit Of Racing – Winners, Losers, High Rollers” offers an engaging look at Australia’s equestrian world, blending personal memoir with broader social history. Drawing on his experiences and the legacy of Fr. Joe Giacobbe, Taylor chronicles the thrills, challenges, and cultural impact of horse racing across the nation.

The narrative weaves together true‑story anecdotes, local history, and reflections on the sport’s place in Australian life, making it a compelling read for fans of biography, sports history, and travel writing. Readers will appreciate the vivid portraits of jockeys, trainers, and the racing community, all set against a backdrop of modern Australian society.

This 2008 hardcover comes with its original dust jacket, which bears a 3 cm tear, and the front paper shows a surface tear. The binding remains tight, the pages are free of writing, dog‑ears, and the book has been kept in a smoke‑free home.

Ideal for both young adults and adult collectors interested in equestrian sports, Australian history, and heartfelt memoir, the book provides a warm, accessible window into a uniquely Australian pastime.