Jacqueline Dinan finds it inspiring to read about pioneering and heroic women, a passion that is reflected in her work. With an undergraduate arts degree and a postgraduate in training and development, Jacqueline has been employed in corporate public relations and human resources. She grew up on a farm in South Gippsland, Victoria and has always admired horses.

Historical Fiction - Racing the Boys Granny McDonald was a trailblazer in the male dominated world of horse training. Launching October 4, 2016

Hedwick 'Granny' McDonald is a remarkable woman, soon to become a household name.. Racing the Boys is a fictional interpretation of her groundbreaking journey in the traditionally male domain of horse training.

Her career reached its climax with Catalogue, a little-known eight-year-old gelding, winning the 1938 Melbourne Cup. Her name does not appear in official record books though, the feat was instead credited to her husband, as then, the Victoria Racing Club did not issue trainer's licences to women. Sheila Laxon was credited with this feat when Ethereal won in 2001.

'Jacqueline Dinan imaginatively melds fact with fiction to tell Granny's inspirational story ... Granny is the true-life forerunner of champion women in racing.'

Dr Andrew Lemon, VRC Historian