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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, h
Trade 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 *
