About the Author

Andrew Eddy is the chief racing writer for The Age and has won numerous awards for his coverage of racing in Australia. His background in thoroughbred racing can be traced to his father, John, who was the CEO of racing clubs in Wagga Wagga and Bendigo. Andrew's passion is writing about thoroughbred racing, as the sport lends itself to great yarns of luck and persistence. He has never seen a better racehorse than Black Caviar and is certain he never will.