A Disqualified Jockey's Story
"A Disqualified Jockey's Story" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson, first published in 1907. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack who, despite his passion for horse racing, becomes disillusioned with the sport after witnessing corruption and unethical behavior among its participants. As Jack navigates his way through the world of horse racing, he must confront his own moral beliefs and values, all while struggling to find his place in society. Through Jack's journey, Paterson explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition, offering a thought-provoking and engaging read for readers.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1902 · Genre: Biography, Sports, Drama · 1,088 words
First lines
You see, the thing was this way -- there was me, That rode Panoppoly, the Splendor mare, And Ikey Chambers on the Iron Dook, And Smith, the half-caste rider, on Regret, And that long bloke from Wagga -- him what rode Veronikew, the Snowy River horse. Well, none of them had chances -- not a chance Among the lot, unless the rest fell dead Or wasn't trying -- for a blind man's dog Could see Enchantress was a certain cop, And all the books was layin' six to four.
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A Disqualified Jockey's Story is listed on Textopian as a short story by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Sports, Drama, Non-fiction
- Length: 1,088 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book tells the story of a disqualified jockey's life and experiences, making it a biographical account.
- Sports — The focus on the protagonist's life as a jockey suggests a focus on the sports element.
- Drama — The trials and tribulations faced by the protagonist throughout his life and career likely add dramatic elements to the narrative.
- Non-fiction — The book is presumably non-fiction as it tells the real-life story of a jockey.
Tags
Australian literature · horse racing · jockey · memoir · non-fiction · autobiography · biography · travel writing · adventure · classic · historical · 19th century