For those who may not know (or believe) that goat racing exists - well yes, it does.
The sport is alive and well!
The author is today a well-known lawyer and legal academic. However, as a young boy living in
Barcaldine in outback Queensland, he led somewhat of a 'Huckleberry Finn' existence and became a
local goat racing champion. Some say that this made him well-qualified for his current profession!
The book relates with great humour the author's experiences growing up in a country town where there were many colourful characters and the ability to successfully race goats held great kudos.
If you already know about goat racing then this book will serve to enhance your knowledge of the sport. Should you have no knowledge of the subject at all, you can be assured that it will provide great dinner table (or barbecue) conversation for you. You could finish off by reciting a verse or two from the 'Ode to Thunder' - the author's champion racing goat - and be a sure-fired hit!
Relax and enjoy this unique Aussie story.
