Handsome Jack: A Whizz-kid's Story

by Jeff Hopkins

The 'Whizz-kid' is Jack Burton, a boy from the Goldfields' town of Kalgoorlie, who wants to be an apprentice jockey. Almost jokingly, Jack's father 'Boy' Burton, suggests that career path, and then has to stand back and watch his son's introduction to the world of thoroughbred horse racing, which is both dynamic and dangerous.

Featuring in the passing parade of characters from the 'Sport of Kings' are the Stewards, who make and enforce the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192226167X
• ISBN13: 9781922261670
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Moshpit Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"