“London to a Brick On”: A Salute to Australian Race Calling by Steve Cairns

Author:
Steve Cairns

Publisher:
Australian Bloodhorse Review, Richmond, N.S.W., c1994

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
233 pages, with illustrations and portraits
Includes index

ISBN:
9780646211763/0646211765

Condition:
Very Good – light wear to covers; internally clean and tightly bound.

Description:
“London to a Brick On” is Steve Cairns’ compelling tribute to the legendary voices behind Australian horse racing. This richly illustrated biography celebrates the lives and careers of the nation’s most iconic race callers—those who brought energy, poetry, and passion to the track through the airwaves. From classic calls to personal anecdotes, Cairns honours an underappreciated tradition that has shaped Australia's sporting culture for generations.

Why You'll Love It:
A must-read for racing enthusiasts, sports broadcasting fans, and collectors of Australian sporting history. This is a heartfelt and detailed homage to the golden voices of the turf and the culture they helped define.