The Australian And New Zealand Thoroughbred

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Thomas Nelson(Aust) P/L
Publisher Place: West Melbourne
Publisher Year: 1981
Edition: Reprint

Description: 317 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. This Is The First Definitive Analysis Of The Post-war Development Of The Australian Thoroughbred. Central To The Book Is The Description Of The Twenty-four Sire Lines Which, In Speed And Stamina, Have Dominated-and Are Still Dominating-Australian And New Zealand Race-tracks And Stud Books.

Publishers Description: Expanded and completely revised edition of a book first published in 1980, which analyses the development of the modern Australasian race horse. Features of this third edition include a revolutionary breeding theory, and accounts of the rise of the Sir Ivor and Northern Dancer sire lines and of the Japan Cup triumphs of two Australasian-bred champions in 1989 and 1990. Also included is an index of horses, a general index, a glossary and over 60 pedigree charts devised by the author.

ISBN: 0170058603