Most people know Pat Webster as the incredibly successful trainer of Happy Clapper, the first horse in history to win the ‘big three’ Randwick miles. However, his life was anything but easy. His upcoming autobiography, Don’t Die Wondering – The Pat Webster Story, told by Alan J Whiticker, explores the tale of a man who never gave up, who made something from nothing, and used his experience and knowledge to change the lives of those around him.

His fledging career as a jockey was cut tragically short after a fall during a race and, after starting a family with the love of his life, to almost losing his son to the ravages of drug abuse. With strength, wit and perseverance Pat turned his misfortune into success; a winning stable, and a life-changing role as a mentor for young jockeys, trainers and stable hands.

Determined to give back to the sport that has given him so much, Pat is an accredited drugs and alcohol counsellor within the racing industry, mentoring young jockeys about the demands of their career and the perils of early success. Pat is an ambassador for the Racing Mates initiative which supports country racing communities struggling to survive in the most unforgiving of sports.

Pats book, Don’t Die Wondering – The Pat Webster Story is available to purchase in November from all good book retailers or online at www.newhollandpublishers.com.

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