Magabala Books

Format Hard Cover
Pages
32
ISBN 978-1-922864-76-5
Release date 27 November 2026
Category
Coming soon

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Frank Reys: A Jockey’s Dream

Kelly Langford

Illustrated by

Paul Seden

Frank Reys never gave up on his dream of winning the Melbourne Cup. One day in November 1973, he rode Gala Supreme in the iconic race. He was the oldest jockey to enter and was given an outside barrier - no one had ever won from barrier 24!

This is the story of one boy's passion, determination and hard work in overcoming adversity and fulfilling his life's dream.

Format Hard Cover
Pages
32
ISBN 978-1-922864-76-5
Release date 27 November 2026
Category
Coming soon

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Kelly Langford

Kelly Langford is a Darraba woman of Starke and Cape York, and Butchulla woman of Fraser Island. She is the great-niece of Frank Reys. Kelly wrote this book to encourage children, especially those growing up in rural and remote communities to...

Paul Seden

Paul Seden is descended from the Wuthathi and Muralag people of North Queensland. He grew up in Darwin and lives there with his family. Paul loves to draw and create stories about real and imaginary characters. He is a born...