Manikato 'The Man'

Cover Art for 9781925556940, Manikato 'The Man' by Adam Crettenden
ISBN: 9781925556940
Publisher: Melbourne Books
Published: 1 October, 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Links Penguin AU

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’.

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