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Retribution
If you think of TV shows Dallas and now Yellowstone its gives you an idea of the Contention books series.
"Retribution" is the third book in the Contention book series. When down-and-out Aussie horse trainer Logan Weston drove an upper cut into rival trainer Angus Masters, his whole world changed forever. He joined Baker Racing in the UK and, under their banner, swiftly becomes the most successful trainer in the world.
Fast forward two years and Logan Weston, Angus Masters and new trainer Lance Holyfield are about to go head-to-head racing the clones of some of history's greatest racehorses in a new reality TV show. The clones and their trainers are beamed live to the world 24/7 on the reality TV show owned by US billionaire, Howard Irwin.
Howard didn't become a billionaire playing by the rules. He will stop at nothing to drive the show's ratings up - even if that means stacking the deck and manipulating his trainers and their relationships...
The Baker Racing family's secrets are revealed to the world and their lives will change for ever.
Logan's and Lance's relationships are tested, along with their clones.
Angus, still fueled by his need to topple Logan, pushes the limits with both his horses and his marriage until both reach breaking point.
Retribution pulls out all the stops in showcasing the race of the "Champion of Champions".
"Retribution" is the third book in the Contention book series. When down-and-out Aussie horse trainer Logan Weston drove an upper cut into rival trainer Angus Masters, his whole world changed forever. He joined Baker Racing in the UK and, under their banner, swiftly becomes the most successful trainer in the world.
Fast forward two years and Logan Weston, Angus Masters and new trainer Lance Holyfield are about to go head-to-head racing the clones of some of history's greatest racehorses in a new reality TV show. The clones and their trainers are beamed live to the world 24/7 on the reality TV show owned by US billionaire, Howard Irwin.
Howard didn't become a billionaire playing by the rules. He will stop at nothing to drive the show's ratings up - even if that means stacking the deck and manipulating his trainers and their relationships...
The Baker Racing family's secrets are revealed to the world and their lives will change for ever.
Logan's and Lance's relationships are tested, along with their clones.
Angus, still fueled by his need to topple Logan, pushes the limits with both his horses and his marriage until both reach breaking point.
Retribution pulls out all the stops in showcasing the race of the "Champion of Champions".
490 pages, Paperback
Published November 15, 2021
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About the author
Stephen Irwin
5 books5 followersBorn and bred into the thoroughbred industry basically from day one. I spent the last 38 years as a hands on horseman breeding, raising, preparing, pre-training thoroughbred horses. In that time I work for some of the very best breeding farms in Australia in every role. My passion was preparing thoroughbred yearlings ( 1 year old) for sale.
Growing up on the land I enjoyed so many adventures and many are relived in the Contention book series. For example the cattle work Logan does on the race horses my father did all the time. So many of the horseman side of things is based from what i learnt from my father and what I have also passed down to other horseman and women.
I now juggle manufacturing horse equipment, making sculptures and writing.
On the cover of Contention is a sculpture I made called 'Taking the Plunge" it won a major award and now sits at the front and center in a sculpture park in Mudgee NSW Australia. That's actually me in the middle and as well on the cover of book 5 Resilience as well.
In the 38 years I spent in the thick of the Sport Of Kings I rubbed shoulders unknowingly with some shady characters that's for sure. So the names have changed and the story somewhat but 'yeah' if you only knew some of the story behind the characters.
Enjoy the read, and feel free to reach out and touch base and also send me your reviews. Remember I write because I have too as this is more than just a passion to me, but I also write to help take you out of your head and entertain you.
All the best
Stephen Irwin
Growing up on the land I enjoyed so many adventures and many are relived in the Contention book series. For example the cattle work Logan does on the race horses my father did all the time. So many of the horseman side of things is based from what i learnt from my father and what I have also passed down to other horseman and women.
I now juggle manufacturing horse equipment, making sculptures and writing.
On the cover of Contention is a sculpture I made called 'Taking the Plunge" it won a major award and now sits at the front and center in a sculpture park in Mudgee NSW Australia. That's actually me in the middle and as well on the cover of book 5 Resilience as well.
In the 38 years I spent in the thick of the Sport Of Kings I rubbed shoulders unknowingly with some shady characters that's for sure. So the names have changed and the story somewhat but 'yeah' if you only knew some of the story behind the characters.
Enjoy the read, and feel free to reach out and touch base and also send me your reviews. Remember I write because I have too as this is more than just a passion to me, but I also write to help take you out of your head and entertain you.
All the best
Stephen Irwin
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January 16, 2022
And the story just keeps getting better! More drama, new characters and the beginning of a revisit to some of the best horses to grace racetracks around the world. Written by a horseman who really understands his story topics and writes with passion and experience!
January 26, 2022
I could not put this book down, each book gets better and better. Live everything about it. Coming from a family with racehorses and having horses myself I found the story fascinating. I want my own race horse now and Logan to be my trainer 😊
January 16, 2022
Gripping from start to finish by far the best book and most interesting books I’ve read
Stephen really knows how to draw you in and keep your attention
Stephen really knows how to draw you in and keep your attention
January 18, 2022
Fantastic read, captivating story line with great characters. Never dull from start to finish, plus - horses
February 14, 2022
Once again Stephen Keeps you on the edge of your seat through this book! Can’t stop turning the pages, each story line hooks you in and then bam you don’t see that coming!
May 24, 2025
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I LOVED this book
The twists and turns, the personal growth, the challenges, THE ENDING
Perfection I loved it
I LOVED this book
The twists and turns, the personal growth, the challenges, THE ENDING
Perfection I loved it
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