Father and Son: Comedy King and Shadow King by John Macnaughtan

Description The Melbourne Cup is the only annual social event that “Stops the Nation”. Every year in the lead-up the media revive legends of the past – Archer, Phar Lap, Makybe Diva and Vintage Crop. Most years the name of a horse that never won the Cup – Shadow King – is remembered as the most valiant horse in Cups history with six attempts for two 2nds, two 3rds, a 4th and a 6th. His father – Comedy King – rarely rates a mention and yet he was the first European bred horse to win the Cup and one of only two Cup winners to sire multiple Melbourne Cup winners. The story of this legendary Cup father & son has never been told. Until now. An avid racing fan who has witnessed seven decades of racing, six as a VRC member, John Macnaughtan is the author of three previously acclaimed books – Epsom at Mordialloc, The Eric Connolly Story, and Down The Line Racecourses. Specifications: Publisher: Self-published Year: 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 104pp ISBN: 9780646719818