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The fascinating story of one of Australia's champion racehorses. He was the fastest horse of his generation but his story also encompasses two brothers that didn't see eye to eye, a maroon Statesman vehicle, a packet of Steam Roller mint chews and tragedy that followed the chestnut until his own untimely demise.
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Manikato 'The Man' (Paperback)
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Melbourne Books, Melbourne, VIC, 2019
ISBN 10: 1925556948
ISBN 13: 9781925556940
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The quirky, powerhouse chestnut that forged history.A champion racehorse, Manikato won races at the elite level over six seasons through the late 1970s and early 1980s and became the first Australian sprinter to earn $1 million in prize money.But once getting to the top echelon of racing as a two-year-old, his life endured twists and turns that continually threatened to derail his career, and his life. From the sudden death of his original trainer Bon Hoysted shortly after the 1978 Golden Slipper Stakes, to the prolonged illnesses and niggling injuries that kept Manikato's name in the headlines, the fact he could compete let alone win was almost miraculous.Year after year, Manikato was guided patiently by astute trainer, Bob Hoysted - Bon's brother. The powerhouse chestnut with a quirky personality forged historic moments including victory in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley five years in a row; a record unlikely to ever be matched.In his later years, his grittiness and courage were more evident than his speed in continuing to win races, further endearing him to race crowds.Just as his life was full of drama, so was his mysterious and tragic death at the age of eight, despite the resilient efforts of those closest to 'The Man'. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781925556940
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Manikato 'The Man' (Paperback)
Published by
Melbourne Books, Melbourne, VIC, 2019
ISBN 10: 1925556948
ISBN 13: 9781925556940
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Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The quirky, powerhouse chestnut that forged history.A champion racehorse, Manikato won races at the elite level over six seasons through the late 1970s and early 1980s and became the first Australian sprinter to earn $1 million in prize money.But once getting to the top echelon of racing as a two-year-old, his life endured twists and turns that continually threatened to derail his career, and his life. From the sudden death of his original trainer Bon Hoysted shortly after the 1978 Golden Slipper Stakes, to the prolonged illnesses and niggling injuries that kept Manikato's name in the headlines, the fact he could compete let alone win was almost miraculous.Year after year, Manikato was guided patiently by astute trainer, Bob Hoysted - Bon's brother. The powerhouse chestnut with a quirky personality forged historic moments including victory in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley five years in a row; a record unlikely to ever be matched.In his later years, his grittiness and courage were more evident than his speed in continuing to win races, further endearing him to race crowds.Just as his life was full of drama, so was his mysterious and tragic death at the age of eight, despite the resilient efforts of those closest to 'The Man'. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781925556940
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Manikato 'The Man' (Paperback)
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Melbourne Books, Melbourne, VIC, 2019
ISBN 10: 1925556948
ISBN 13: 9781925556940
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The quirky, powerhouse chestnut that forged history.A champion racehorse, Manikato won races at the elite level over six seasons through the late 1970s and early 1980s and became the first Australian sprinter to earn $1 million in prize money.But once getting to the top echelon of racing as a two-year-old, his life endured twists and turns that continually threatened to derail his career, and his life. From the sudden death of his original trainer Bon Hoysted shortly after the 1978 Golden Slipper Stakes, to the prolonged illnesses and niggling injuries that kept Manikato's name in the headlines, the fact he could compete let alone win was almost miraculous.Year after year, Manikato was guided patiently by astute trainer, Bob Hoysted - Bon's brother. The powerhouse chestnut with a quirky personality forged historic moments including victory in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley five years in a row; a record unlikely to ever be matched.In his later years, his grittiness and courage were more evident than his speed in continuing to win races, further endearing him to race crowds.Just as his life was full of drama, so was his mysterious and tragic death at the age of eight, despite the resilient efforts of those closest to 'The Man'. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781925556940
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