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Descrizione libro Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 428 pages. Illustrated. Codice articolo 004774
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Codice articolo G1405040157I4N00
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good. 413 pages. Cover wornIn the pantheon of Australian sporting i cons, James Bartholomew Bart Cummings AM stands alongside Sir Don ald Bradman. Known to his tens of thousands of fans as the Cups K ing, Bart is arguably Australia's greatest ever horse trainer. Fo r over five decades he's been at the very top of his profession, yet the man himself remains a fascinating and intriguing mystery. Now he tells his extraordinary story - a story that will truly s top the nation. In Bart: My Life, he recounts his early years as his father's apprentice, leading to his first Group One win in 19 58. He never looked back. In over half a century as a trainer Bar t has won over 250 Group One races - a staggering statistic. But the achievement that will almost certainly never be matched is hi s incredible tally of twelve Melbourne Cup wins, from his first t riumph with Light Fingers in 1965 to Viewed's stunning victory in 2008.But Bart means much more to the Australian public than just the sum total of his racing successes. From the highs of the rac etrack to the lows of suspensions and near bankruptcy, Bart share s his unique perspective on an extraordinarily long period of Aus tralian racing. Along the way he illuminates - with his trademark dry wit - the colourful trainers, jockeys and owners who populat e the industry. Codice articolo 2661ah
Descrizione libro Softcover. Condizione: As New. First Edition. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 428 pages. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. In the pantheon of Australian sporting icons, James Bartholomew "Bart" Cummings AM stands alongside Sir Donald Bradman. Known to his tens of thousands of fans as the "Cups King", Bart is arguably Australia's greatest ever horse trainer. For over five decades he's been at the very top of his profession, yet the man himself remains a fascinating and intriguing mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his extraordinary story - a story that will truly stop the nation. In Bart: My Life, he recounts his early years as his father's apprentice, leading to his first Group One win in 1958. He never looked back. In over half a century as a trainer Bart has won over 250 Group One races - a staggering statistic. But the achievement that will almost certainly never be matched is his incredible tally of twelve Melbourne Cup wins, from his first triumph with Light Fingers in 1965 to Viewed's stunning victory in 2008. But Bart means much more to the Australian public than just the sum total of his racing successes. From the highs of the racetrack to the lows of suspensions and near bankruptcy, Bart shares his unique perspective on an extraordinarily long period of Australian racing. Along the way he illuminates - with his trademark dry wit - the colourful trainers, jockeys and owners who populate the industry. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Equestrian & Racing; Australia; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9781405040150. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4183. Codice articolo 4183