In my other job, De Kabat Racing Research, I've been writing a series for Bluebloods magazine on the different horse racing sculptures across Australia and New Zealand. Every one, without fail, has produced a fascinating tale - be it the sculptor who cut his thumb off (Todman), or today's gem (Black Caviar), it's been an interesting set of interviews so far. There are, at last count, 33 horse racing statues across ANZ, and many more stories to uncover...
www.nagambielakestourism.com.au/attractions/125-black-caviar
#SixSentenceSunday
November 1887
Josephine fiddled with her pencil as she sat with her friends, cosy on the leather bench seat. If only her mind would settle down and concentrate on her study. Outside the frigid wind blew strong and brought with it a knowledge that winter would be long and cold. The three friends had shunned the ancient university library, with its inadequate heating, in favour of the local pub. Here, they could talk as much as they liked, and as loud as they liked. The table was scattered with papers. Medical textbooks sat alongside notebooks embossed with the Municipal University of Amsterdam crest. In the hearth, a fire roared and crackled. It filled the room with much needed warmth, but did nothing to calm Josephine’s mental state.
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I’m currently writing a horse racing series, and this short film has some great images of early morning track work. Years ago, I worked as a strapper (ground staff) in a stable, and this was my life!
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