Horse racing Books
The University Press of Kentucky Taking Shergar Thoroughbred Racings Most Famous
Book SynopsisThis riveting account of the most notorious unsolved crime in the history of horse racing will captivate serious racing fans and aficionados as well as entertain a new generation of horse racing enthusiasts.
£27.62
The University Press of Kentucky Racing for America The Horserace of the Century
Book SynopsisRemembers a blockbuster event and its legacy for American racing.Table of ContentsIntroduction American Dreams Progress Rancocas Tempest British Invasion America First Magnificent Losers
£24.00
The University Press of Kentucky Landaluce
Book SynopsisFor a few months in 1982, Landaluce was a national celebrity. In her second start, just one week after claiming her maiden, the two-year-old filly won the Hollywood Lassie Stakes by 21 lengths a margin of victory that remains the largest ever in any race by a two-year-old at Hollywood Park. Landaluce was poised to become the next American super-horse. But those dreams ended when the two-year-old died in her stall at Santa Anita four months later, the victim of a swift and mysterious illness. Today, with the ''I Love Luce'' bumper stickers long-gone, the filly has been largely forgotten. In Landaluce: Forever a Champion, Mary Perdue tells the story of a filly whose short but meteoric racing career could have changed racing history forever. In doing so, Perdue also explores the lives and careers of the breeders, owners and trainer, as well as her famous sire, Seattle Slew. From breeder Leslie Combs, who grew Spendthrift farm into a 4,000 acre powerhouse while standing over 40 of the mos
£34.19
University Press of Kentucky The Foxes of Belair
Book SynopsisA comprehensive history of the Belair Stud and its impact on the American Thoroughbred industry.Table of ContentsPrologue A New King in Town Familial Ambition Here Comes the Sun The Queen Bears and Heir A Bumpy Road The Fox Comes Aroud Roses Are Red In Pursuit of a Crown The Fox Rolls On A Dandy Show Record Breaker Boys and Girls Second Generation Following the Fox The Son Gets His Crown The Belair Bullet Rolls On An Unexpected Stop Trailblazer The Big Show The Adventure's End The Road to Omaha Epilogue
£27.00
The University Press of Kentucky Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown
Book SynopsisPresents a unique focus on the racing career and legacy of Sir BartonTable of ContentsForeword Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Epilogue
£17.10
The University Press of Kentucky Dream Derby
Book SynopsisThe decision, which came to fruition three years after Hoots's death, would set in motion a story that would forever change Thoroughbred racing.In Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold, author Avalyn Hunter explores the personalities and histories that surrounded Black Gold.Table of ContentsPrologue A Man and a Mare Useeit's Odyssey The Queen of Juarez A Month in New Orleans Ruled Off A Woman of Two Worlds Bradley's Luck Gold and Turmoil Three Fingers and a Chief Baby Steps Hot Property One Man's Dream Mr. Derby Kentucky Trial Summer of Futility J.D. Mooney Converging Paths Slim Chance Season's End The Road Less Traveled Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler Kentucky Bound Preparations Waiting Game Falling Dominoes And Then There Were None Derby Trial Golden Jubilee Derby Aftermath The Final Mile Epilogue
£25.65
Taylor Trade Publishing And Theyre Off
Book SynopsisPart memoir, part historical analysis, and part nostalgic remembrance, this book is the quintessential guide to the history of thoroughbred racing in the twentieth century.Trade ReviewBeautifully written . . . wonderfully nostalgic, and insightfully prophetic. -- Tom Carey, President, Hawthorne Race CourseRegardless of whether you agree with Georgeff on every point, you cannot deny that his stroll down memory lane makes for a good read. As on who lived through it all, he (Georgeff) poignantly captures an era now passed, "when all sports had soul and Thoroughbred racing was its beating heart." -- Mary Simon * Thoroughbred Times *The Kelsos, the Citations, the Swapses, and the Nashuas, whose trainers weren't affraid to run them week after week and didn't duck competition: These are the stories Georgeff tells, and the stories worth remembering.
£16.99
Taylor Trade Publishing Citation
Book SynopsisBased on interviews from those who knew the thoroughbred, including famed jockey Eddie Arcaro, this book is the full story of the greatest sports figure in the history of horseracing, a champion who won or placed in thirty different contests in his career and whose spirit continues to captivate the American public.Trade ReviewCitation profits from the unique and rich writing style of Phil Georgeff, who's lived it. Name any horse or jockey of the last 60 years, and the man has innumerable first-hand stories of them. * Publishers Weekly *His writing style makes for a very entertaining yet informative read, perfectly suited to the subject at hand. ...his complete order of finish is one that every race fan would enjoy reading and debating over. Georgeff's work is strongly recommended to all racing fans especially history buffs. His aim was to ensure that Citation is never forgotten, and through this book he won't be. * Horse-Races.Net *...Georgeff's admiration and affection for Citation...is catching, and his raw enthusiasm for the sport will excite any fan. * Publishers Weekly *
£17.09
The Lilliput Press Ltd Galway of the Races Selected Essays
Book SynopsisAfter two posthumous collections Lynd’s reputation declined, but forty years on the work of this autobiographer, critic and social observer re-emerges with all its original vitality. These diverse and entertaining essays will give enduring pleasure to a new generation of readers.Trade ReviewAt times humorous, reflective and anecdotal, bearing witness to the political and cultural events of his day and yet, withal, holding a timeless appeal. It is an excellent selection of Lynd at his most forceful… Here is the voice of a truly great Ulsterman.’ – Peter Berresford Ellis, Irish Democrat ‘This selection of essays covers a host of topics with zest and elegance and humour.’ – Robert Greacen, Irish Independent ‘It can’t have been easy to choose the essays, since they all attain a high degree of competence and readability.’ – Patricia Craig, The Irish TimesAt times humorous, reflective and anecdotal, bearing witness to the political and cultural events of his day and yet, withal, holding a timeless appeal. It is an excellent selection of Lynd at his most forceful… Here is the voice of a truly great Ulsterman.’ – Peter Berresford Ellis, Irish Democrat ‘This selection of essays covers a host of topics with zest and elegance and humour.’ – Robert Greacen, Irish Independent ‘It can’t have been easy to choose the essays, since they all attain a high degree of competence and readability.’ – Patricia Craig, The Irish Times
£17.05
Publishing Concepts (Baltimore, MD) Flying Change A Year of Racing and Family and
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£24.00
Beckham Publications Group, Inc My DooDah Days
£9.24
Mark Howard Publications The Top National Hunt Horses To Follow 20252026
£13.49
St Martin's Press Ghost Horse The
Book SynopsisTells the inspiring true tale of a one-eyed, club-footed thoroughbred racehorse and a journeyman trainer, Tim Snyder, who scraped together every penny he had to purchase the broken and unwanted filly.
£10.99
Penguin Books Ltd Break In
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Suspense, intrigue, what more could you want? Dick Francis at his best'' 5***** Reader Review''A dazzlingly good read. Francis writes heroes who are truly heroic, and villains so truly villainous that each encounter with them raises your temperature'' 5***** Reader Review______Steeplechase jockey Kit Fielding has just ridden another winner for his patron - the Princess - when his distraught twin sister Holly comes to him with terrible news. A newspaper is printing stories which will put her husband, Bobby Allardeck, and his stables out of business.Putting aside the age-old Fielding-Allardeck feud, Kit decides to try to find out who is behind these cruel stories. This, he quickly discovers, puts a lot of noses out of joint. Not one to be put off easily, he keeps digging, upsetting powerful and ruthless people who''ll do anything to proTrade ReviewA regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end. * Sunday Telegraph *Francis at his authentic best * Financial Times *
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Come To Grief
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Loads of twists and turns throughout keeps you drawn along. Terrific'' 5***** Reader Review''Outstanding. Dick Francis delivers in this action-packed thriller that is impossible to put down'' 5***** Reader Review______Sid Halley, ex-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest test.A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying their owners and the general public. Even Sid''s friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about it.But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he uncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his head must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries, Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspiracy and intrigue.Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunnTrade ReviewFrancis is firmly in the saddle and leaving the opposition standing * Sunday Telegraph *Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Bolt
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''One of the best Dick Francis books ever! You just cannot put down'' 5***** Reader Review''Outstanding. The writing is excellent and the plots are engaging from the first line'' 5***** Reader Review______Jockey Kit Fielding''s patron, Princess Casilia, is in trouble. Her husband is being threatened by a ruthless business partner who wants to use the firm to manufacture arms.At the same time, some of the Princess''s best horses are being killed - shot by a bolt. The only person the Princess can turn to is Kit - but he has problems of his own. His fiancé Danielle has taken a shine to another man. And his old feud with Maynard Allardeck, racing steward and hereditary enemy of the Fieldings, might lose him his license to race.Between riding winners and trying to save his impending marriage, Kit has somehow to find out and stTrade ReviewA regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Bonecrack
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A galloping good yarn, as fast paced as any horse race an utterly entertaining'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast paced action from start to finish, Dick Francis is the champion author'' 5***** Reader Review''A keep you up all night book, I could hardly bear to put this down'' 5***** Reader Review______At midnight, Neil Griffon''s home is broken into and he is abducted by masked men.When he wakes up, hours later, Neil discovers that unless he cooperates, his kidnappers will destroy his father''s racing stable, his precious horses and even Neil himself.Returning to the stables, Neil can tell no one about his ordeal, or his kidnappers'' threats of violence if he does not comply with their demands.Trapped, Neil refuses to surrender - and devises an ingenious scheme to beat his kidnappers at their own game . . .Trade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Blood Sport
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Another exciting read that keeps you on the edge of your seat'' 5***** Reader Review''Grabbed my attention from the beginning . . . One of Dick Francis'' best!'' 5***** Reader Review''Excellent characterisations, believable villains and wonderful plots'' 5***** Reader Review______Gene Hawkins is a fixer for his boss Mr Keeble: if Keeble has a problem, Gene goes and fixes it. It''s that simple. Sometimes it requires the Luger he carries - mostly it doesn''t.Now Keeble has summoned Gene back from a long-overdue holiday. It seems that a very expensive stallion has been taken in Kentucky. It''s the third high-value kidnapping in a few years. Keeble wants his horse back - and it''s Gene''s job to go out there and find it.But what Gene doesn''t know is that he''s about to get involved with blackmailers and murderers. Looks like that Lugar will see some use . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Blood Sport is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader''s attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end'' Sunday Telegraph''A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever'' Sunday Express''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life''Francis writing at his best'' Evening Standard''Still the master'' Racing PostTrade ReviewThe narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish * Scotsman *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd 10Lb Penalty
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Great plot, non-stop action and great bad guys . . . What''s not to like?'' 5***** Reader Review''Draws you in in the first five seconds and doesn''t let go'' 5***** Reader Review''Dick Francis is a master at holding attention throughout'' 5***** Reader Review______Seventeen-year-old Benedict Juliard''s ambitions of becoming a steeplechase jockey are dashed when he''s falsely accused of taking drugs.For his estranged father, however, this is an opportunity. A wealthy businessman running for a parliamentary by-election in Dorset, Juliard Senior needs all the help he can get - especially when the campaign moves from mudslinging to something more deadly.Now young Benedict has to grow up fast - not only to find out who is trying to harm his father''s chances of election, but also to keep him alive long enough to stay inTrade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Comeback
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Gripping from start to finish, a brilliant plot and fast paced'' 5***** Reader Review''Another brilliant adventure story from the inimitable Dick Francis. This story keeps you turning the pages eagerly'' 5***** Reader Review______Foreign Office diplomat Peter Darwin is returning to England, back to his childhood home of Gloucestershire. But instead of a pleasant trip down memory lane, Peter finds himself coming to the aid of a veterinary surgeon whose operating theatre is rapidly turning into an abattoir.A string of valuable racehorses have suffered unexplained deaths, and the police are baffled. When Darwin looks into the mystery, he finds that his connections - and memories - help him uncover criminal activities that stretch back all the way to his childhood.But the more Darwin uncovers, the closer he gets to a killer who juTrade ReviewAs a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Banker
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Brilliant . . . I was riveted from the first to the last page'' 5***** Reader Review''Banker has it all: murder, heroics, low tricks and high finance. I highly recommend it'' 5***** Reader Review''Intelligent, well-paced, will grip you to the end'' 5***** Reader Review______Tim Ekaterin has a lot of money. Unfortunately, it belongs to other people, and it is his job to invest it wisely, or get fired.And right now he''s taken a big risk: using 5 million to stud a champion racing stallion.When the resulting foals have birth defects, Tim is worried and decides that there may be something else going on at the stables. And when one of those helping with the horses is murdered, his suspicions are confirmed.Now it''s not just about money, but about life and death. Determined to get answers, TimTrade ReviewA regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co Winner My Racing Life
Book SynopsisNow updated with a new chapter, the definitive autobiography by A.P. McCoy.Trade Review'A careful and unfailingly generous memoir, with friends honoured, employers respected, opponents admired and family at the centre of everything. But, mainly, it is the story of winning, of talent allied to absolute single-mindedness, of a will to win that could power a small town' -- Steven Gerrard * Daily Mail *'This is a fast-paced read that gallops along breathlessly from record to record, horse to horse. It starts close to the finish - two hurdles from home aboard Box Office at Sandown - and you are gripped from that moment on' * Racing Post *'He comes across as a complex character - honest about himself, sometimes emotional, always single-minded and determined, brave and, finally, grounded. This is a lovely book about an extraordinary jockey and a special person' * Horse and Countryside magazine *
£11.69
£32.13
Trafford Publishing Trackside Trivia Games Puzzles to Horse Around With Vol 1 Games Puzzles to Horse Around with Vol 1 v 1 Trackside Trivia Games and Puzzles to Horse Around with
£7.52
Trafford Publishing George H. Morris
£13.63
AuthorHouse 1000 to 1 Claiming Breeding and Racing Thoroughbreds on a Shoestringand Beating the Odds
£15.25
Outskirts Press Bet to Win a Handicapping Guide to Playing the Horses
£11.95
Outskirts Press PC Tools for the Thoroughbred Handicapper
£18.86
Outskirts Press The Key Race A Powerhouse Tool for Handicapping Thoroughbreds HTTP SportsBetAdvantagecom
£17.95
Outskirts Press Precision
£30.35
Outskirts Press Trifecta The Business of Betting Thoroughbreds for Profit
£10.95
Xlibris Corporation Exotic Wagering the Winning Way
£16.71
£20.89
Read Books The Life Of Fred Archer
£30.39
Xlibris Corporation Horse Talk
£16.71
Pelican Publishing Co Fair Grounds Through the Lens The Photographs and
Book SynopsisA heart-pounding race through history! The thunder and excitement of the race has long drawn visitors to the Fair Grounds, where legendary horses including Black Gold, Whirlaway, and Risen Star have raced to victory. The history of one of America's oldest Thoroughbred horse-racing tracks is chronicled here through interviews, rare photographs, and archival lithographs. Since 1872, the New Orleans Fair Grounds has been home to exhibitions, boxing matches, baseball games, and even special events like ostrich racing. Now owned by Churchill Downs, Inc., the Fair Grounds has withstood hurricanes, fire, and bankruptcy and stands today as a vibrant sports and festival venue in a historic New Orleans neighborhood.
£28.79
iUniverse Colonial Downs and More
£17.95
AuthorHouse Beyond Greatness Four Thoroughbred Legends
£11.30
Xlibris Corporation Horse Talk 2
£23.00
£23.00
£16.71
Arcadia Publishing Arlington Park Racetrack
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) KENTUCKY HORSE TALES
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£17.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd Form
Book SynopsisTHE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEARKieren Fallon was one of the world’s greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all. 'The most eagerly anticipated racing autobiography for many years' Greg Wood, Guardian As a jockey, Kieren Fallon had a unique rapport with his horses, often coaxing them to victory when others had struggled. His skill and commitment made him a punter’s favourite. His magnificent record, which saw him crowned Champion Jockey on six occasions, ensured he became one of racing’s biggest stars. But that was only ever part of the story. Having come over to the UK from Ireland to make his name, Fallon’s combative nature brought him to the attention of the racing authorities. When he dragged a rival jockey off his mount in 1994, hTrade Review"Form is a fascinating read for anyone interested in horse racing or the life of a jockey." * Fredricksburg Free Lance-Star *'I’ve always been fascinated by Kieren Fallon; so talented and yet so damaged. So I was drawn like a moth to a flame to his recent autobiography Form. It doesn’t disappoint... It has not been a life without conflict, but if you look into his haunted, hooded eyes, that does not come as a surprise. What is unexpected, however, is the insight that one gets through the Fallon prism.' -- Charlie Brooks * Daily Telegraph *'This candid and rewarding book...career highlights are left to fight for whatever space remains after honest, expansive accounts of his various scandals... Fallon is certainly honest with himself, and that lifts Form out of the also-ran clutter of the genre and into the winner's enclosure... It's the account of a flawed individual who happens to be a genius at riding horses, as accessible as human nature itself, not simply the life story of a jockey... If it were fiction, it would be a proper page-turner, Dick Francis-esque in its delivery. The reality that this is fact, a life well lived if not always lived well, makes it even more compelling. This piece of Form is strong, solid, difficult to argue with.' -- Steve Dennis * Racing Post *'His story gives us a graphic picture of the downside of racing at the highest level — the pressures, the ‘flipping’ to keep to an unrealistic weight, the travelling grind...For me the best pages are those in which he describes his riding methods, how he used his legs and his body while others used the whip. His story of Kris Kin’s Derby victory is riveting.' -- Robin Oakley * Spectator *'Brutally candid' -- Tom Richmond * Yorkshire Post *'Fallon hasn't left any dirty washing in the laundry basket' -- Steve Dennis * Racing Post *
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group The Triumph of Henry Cecil
Book SynopsisDr Tony Ryan Award finalist, 2019''A wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainer''s later years'' Racing Post''[Cecil''s] is a remarkable story and it has now been told with compassion, love, honesty and wonderful insight by Tony Rushmer'' David Walsh, Sunday TimesWith a foreword by John GosdenWhen Henry Cecil sent out just 12 winners in 2005 it seemed as if the 10-time champion racehorse trainer''s career was in terminal decline. The masterly touch that he''d shown through the glory-days of the two previous decades appeared to have deserted him after a series of painful professional and personal blows, including the death of his twin brother David. When Cecil was diagnosed with cancer in June 2006, it would have been enough to break many a man. But behind the scenes, the master of Warren Place in Newmarket was determined not to be labelled - in his words - a ''hasTrade ReviewThe Triumph of Henry Cecil is a wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainer's later years . . . Rushmer does a superb job of highlighting just how the heroic trainer was able to make the impossible possible -- Andrew Wilsher * Racing Post *Henry Cecil was a great trainer of racehorses but that is not the reason he will be remembered. He was also a singular human being, with the emphasis on human. Close to his lowest ebb, he was diagnosed with cancer. It was up to him how he reacted to that. What happened over the following seven years is the stuff of heroism, one's man battle with terrifying adversity and a triumph greater than anything achieved during the halcyon years of his career. His is a remarkable story and it has now been told with compassion and love and honesty and wonderful insight by Tony Rushmer. The story of Cecil's last years and his training of Frankel, the greatest racehorse we've seen, needed to be properly told. Now, it has been -- David Walsh * Sunday Times *The complications of a trainer's life are vividly depicted in The Triumph of Henry Cecil, a biography of the ten times champion trainer's latter years, especially his handling of the superstar Frankel, by stable insider Tony Rushmer. You won't find a better chronicle of the ins and outs of the training life -- Robin Oakley * Spectator *A new book full of insights into Cecil and his final years -- Chris Cook * Guardian *An emotive biography -- Tom Richmond * Yorkshire Post *Brilliant insightful biography of a racing great -- Chris Mann * BBC Radio Cambridgeshire *Rushmer has succeeded in shining a light on a seven-year period when Cecil, in Kipling's words, met with triumph and disaster, treating those two imposters just the same. Frankel's career is well documented, but Rushmer has deftly detailed the symbiotic relationship between Cecil and the horse which was to define his life . . . For all those enthralled by the legend that is Sir Henry Cecil, Rushmer's book represents a new chapter in a story which will be forever woven into a racing tapestry as lush as the turf on the Heath which the man made his own -- Alison Hayes * Newmarket Journal *You won't find a better chronicle of the ins and outs of the training life . . . an endearing picture of the master trainer * Spectator *The book is a racing story and a must read for all racing fans and followers. But it will resonate on a wider level . . . Rushmer's book is well written, brilliantly researched and very easy (particularly if you love your racing) to read and devour -- Terry Redhead * Let’s Talk *
£10.99
Headline Publishing Group True Colours
Book SynopsisWINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS''An intelligent and often beautifully observed book'' Donald McRae, The Guardian''A must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear'' Racing Post''A thoroughly engaging memoir. I can''t recommend this insightful autobiography enough'' Horse & Hound''A superior story: an honest and self-searching account of the glories and thrills but also the doubt and barren spells that visit even rampantly successful jockeys'' The Irish TimesThe riveting full-career autobiography of Barry Geraghty, one of the most successful jump jockeys in the sport''s history. Now retired, Geraghty takes his rightful place in the pantheon of greats that includes AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Ruby Walsh.Barry Geraghty is an Irish horseracing legend.From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to ride almTrade ReviewAn intelligent and often beautifully observed book * The Guardian *True Colours is a frank, unfiltered tale of a racing icon. After reading the book, you appreciate the lengths Geraghty went to in pursuit of success. Readers are given incredible access to his life and it is a must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear. * Racing Post *I can't recommend this insightful autobiography enough * Horse & Hound magazine *
£10.44
McFarland & Co Inc Bill Hartack
Book Synopsis Bill Hartack won the Kentucky Derby five times, and seemed to hate every moment. If only Bill could have gotten along with people the way he got along with horses, a trainer said. His impoverished upbringing didn''t help: his mother was killed in an automobile accident; the family home burned down; his father was murdered by a girlfriend; and he was estranged from his sisters for most of his life. Larry King, his friend, said it was just as well Hartack never married, because it wouldn''t have lasted. Hartack was one of racing''s most accomplished jockeys. But he was an inveterate grouch and gave the press a hard time. At 26, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Whenever the media tried to bury him, he would win another Derby. At the end of his life, he was found alone in a cabin in the Texas hinterlands. Drawn from dozens of interviews and conversations with family members, friends and enemies, this book provides a full account of Hartack''s turbulent life.
£20.89
Xlibris Corporation IMPROVING PHOTOSYNTHETIC EFFICIENCY IN SPORTS TURF
£16.71
