Brilliant, new book covering the career of the early melbourne Cup master Etienne de Mestre
A limited release that has over 200 pages filled with historical background information regarding the de Mestre Estate on the Shoalhaven River, and of the racecourses at which Etienne de Mesrte participated. Coloured photographs of paintings and illustrations, some never before published, are used throughout this informative book about the famous racehorses and their principal jockeys. This beautifully produced and presented soft cover coffee table book is a must for all horse racing enthusiasts interested in racing history, making it a gift for any occasion.
Read how ARCHER, TIM WIFFLER, CALAMIA, DAGWORTH, NAVIGATOR and many other champions became household names. .....Along with their charismatic trainer.
Done in a year by year style this also extends the reading to beyond de Mestre to all the other racing history of the day.
Extraordinary record of early Australian racing. $75 including postage.