From the Horses Mouth

Until recently, Keith Haub has been the voice of New Zealand racing, calling premier races throughout the country, and particulaly from Ellerslie. A renowned raconteur and racing bon vivant, 'Hobbies' story of forty or more years trackside as a commentator, owner and die-hard gambler offers a lively insight into the racing game in New Zealand. Now one of the most popular and amusing celebrity speakers on the local circuit, he is ready to share his experiences with a wider audience. Party to the on and off course highlights and scandals of New Zealand racing, his unique perspective on the Sport of Kings will amuse, intrigue and fascinate in equal measure. For those who read and enjoyed Tears in the Wind, Keith Haub featured in the account of the Japan Cup, when he was asked at short notice to call the race for English television commentaries, much to the embarrassment of TVNZ. Betting his shirt on Lance O'Sullivan to win on Horlicks - he was seen staggering away after the race with bags of money, and celebrated heartily with the O'Sullivan family. An insider's look at a fascinating period in our recent racing past.