Aboriginal Stars of the Turf

Overview

Celebrating the significant and exciting Aboriginal involvement in Australian racing history, this account features its many Aboriginal jockeys. Highlighted in the book are Merv Maynard, Norm Rose, Frank Reys, Richard Lawrence “Darby” McCarthy, and Leigh-Anne Goodwin—Australia’s first female Aboriginal jockey to ride a winner at a metropolitan track.

Author Biography

John Maynard is a professor of aboriginal studies at Newcastle University.