The Track(2000)

The Track is a documentary series exploring horse racing's central role in Australian history since 1788. Racing has shaped the nation's social, cultural, and political landscape in ways few other institutions have matched. The series examines the allure of gambling and the dream of overnight transformation, the heroes who captured public imagination, and the horse's vital place in Australia's development. It also celebrates the distinctive Australian language born from the country's legendary race callers, whose colourful commentary became woven into the national vernacular. Through racing, The Track tells the broader story of Australia itself.