Journeys to the Stars

The initial aim of this book was to discover the ancestors of the two champion racehorses Fantastic Light and Galileo. Admittedly not a narrative to excite the average reader but the author in pursuing the main objective has created a story of intrigue including descriptions of some colourful characters of the racing game and a sprinkling of genetic principles applicable to the breeding of the racehorse. The journeys referred to in the title cover a wide geographical spread. In the final stage of his research the author becomes suspicious concerning the progenitor of a horse named Spearmint the winner of 1906 Derby. The reader will find the facts presented regarding this anomaly intriguing and will no doubt give their own judgement in this matter. Finally to assist the readers in understanding the very basic genetic principle used in the book some basic Technical Appendices are produced.