Hardcover published by Stony Rises Run 2008

“Dan O’Brien: The Original Owner of Carbine: Australasia’s Forgotten Turf Legend is an exemplary piece of research and writing that brings together in lucid detail the different strands in the life of Dan O’Brien…a boon for those who appreciate racing history…a fine contribution to the colonial histories of Australia and New Zealand.”
Andrew Lemon
Consultant Historian, Victoria Racing Club Ltd and author of The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing, vols 1–3.

“The life of this one time legendary turf figure is told in great detail, with clarity, thorough research and clear structure ... The book's outstanding production values in photographs, print quality and referencing make the life of Dan O'Brien even more deserving of both academic response and popular readership ...”
Chris McConville
Independent researcher, Melbourne in Sporting Traditions,
(Journal of the Australian Society for Sports History)
Vol. 27, No. 1, May 2010.

This 340 page book includes eight pages of colour and 200 black and white illustrations. As well as endnotes, it includes illustration sources, a select bibliography and both horse and general indexes.

ISBN No: 9780958915311
Dewey No: 798.2092