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Glory's Triumph (Thoroughbred Series #15)

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I really liked this book, and it was the second I read in the series, I couldn't put it down. But now that I've read more in this series, I see more problems with this book. It's just that Glory winning his first race ever by 20 lengths is slighly outlandish, and something about Cindy just gives me a weird feeling. She's nothing like Ash and Sammy, and I know everyone's different, but she acts like her life depends on Glory's winning, and she doesn't seem to have a whole relationship with the colt. But it's still very good, and I reccomend it.

This book kept my interest through the whole thing because there was so much going on. I figured in the end that they would figure out why Glory was so spooky? To me it never made sense. In #14 it left off saying that Glory was a wonderful horse and Cindy and him were excellent teamates. But in this book it started out with Glory shying all the time. And it never came clear in the end why he did. So that part was a little confusing to me. That was basically the reason why I gave this book only 3 stars. Yeah sure it's a little unbelievable that Glory won a race by 20 lengths,when he got a slow start and it was only a short race. But the book is fiction and it's not going to stop me from continuing to read the books. I'm the type of reader that pays attention to minor detail. But Mandy's age in #14 was 9. But in this book she was 8. What's it going to be? Another thing is the Pony Commandos. Horseback riding is wonderful for disabled kids. But I never suspected that they would be cantering, let alone jumping. That is a big step. And can be physically demanding at times. It seems to be an alright situation for Mandy. But it's unclear with the other riders. But otherwise this book was good. Just confusing and unrealistic and times.

Yeah, horses always win their maiden by twenty lengths and set a record. How very believable. I guess it's better than his winning the Breeders' Cup Classic by thirty-one, but come on! I don't care if he IS the grandson of Just Victory! Why are they putting us through this mush. Oh, dear, he had a hard run, but managed to GET AHEAD OUT OF NOWEHRE TO WIN BY AN UNPRECEDENTED MARGIN! I hate this book!

This one was also great, but I must admit that Glory winning by 20 lengths is somewhat outlandish. I wish everyone would stop this "the next Just Victory" business too. It's so silly. But At least Glory got over his spooking, but Ben Cavell is kind off too fake like. Also, someone should help get Cindy off her high horse, and it's not Glory. But we also have to remember what her past must have been like. She was in tough foster homes, having to fight for what was hers, and no one wanted her ever. That's a very sticky situation. So give Cindy some slack. Also, please make these books just a little longer. they are my favorite series, I have 1-19 and 36.

I've just read Glory's Triumph and I think that the book was good, but not the best of all the TB books. Cindy thinks that Glory can be the fastest horse in the world. Cindy meet the trainer Ben Carwell who once trained Glory and he thought that Glory could become a fantstic horse. But Glory is afraid of something when he's on the track.

Then after Wonders daughter Townsend Princess gets injured in a race which means that she will never get to race again Cindy is afraid that the same could happen to Glory. Cindy was in the #7 heaven after Ashleigh, or Alison which she's called in the Danish version, says that Cindy shall ride Glory when he's training, but after the acident with Princess Cindy can't consentraid about riding Glory. Will Glory ever get on the race track? Glory and Cindy have a special relationship almost like Ash and Wonder so he reacts better when Cindy is on his back.

I like this book because Princess is mentioned a lot in it and so is Ashleigh, who's my favourite character. Ash and Princess also have a special bound. I like Samantha too but she's not mentioned so much in this book. I have read many other rewiews and I understand that Cindy become a little brat. Here in Denmark we only have frome number 1-15 because it takes so long time to get the books translated to Danish I think, so I'm looking forward to read the other TB books.

A horse, I don't care if it's the next Secretariat, doesn't win it's first race of 6 or 7 furlongs by 20 lengths when you get off to a bad start and are far behind the leaders before the first and only turn, it is a short race mind you. They don't even go all the way around the track. This book was great until the end. If the writer could have had Glory win by a realistic margin, say 1 or 2 lengths, I would accept that. And it's true that if you want realistic go to the track, but in my opinion books about racing should be as realistic as the track. This one almost was but fell short in the end.

In zthis book, Glorys Triumph, March TO Glory has finally made it to the racetrack. Glory shows much promise as a racehorse. And Cindy Mclean is overwhelmed. Cindy was once a runaway orphan who have came to Whitebrook Farm, a breeding a racing stable in Kentucky for racehorses. Cindy also found a loving family with the Mcleans, and Cindy found the horse of her dreams, March TO Glory who was a stolen thoroughbred who now showed lots of promise at the racetrack. But when Townsend Princess, Ashleighs Wonder, Ashleighs champion mares 2nd foal Townsend Princess is injuried during a workout being ridden by snotty Laviena. Princes was Wonders first and only filly but also one of the best. Princess was being trained at Townsend Acres a racing and breeding stable, where their horses arnt nothing much but money makers. But when Princess is found to be lame and serieously injuried, she wont race for a long time. So Mr.Townsend owner of Townsend Acres lets Ashleigh bring the filly to Whitebrook. After Princess accident, Cindy feels that she is bad luck and will just hurt the racehorses. So she stays away from the stables and her beloved colt, Glory. But Cindy doesnt want Glory to get hurt but without Cindys love for Glory, the colt wont run his best. He still wins but not easily. Will Cindy come back to Glory so she can give her love to a champion or will she hidr from him? Find out in Glorys Triumph. Or email me at [...]

The Cindy and second generation eventing portions of the series were dark days for Thoroughbred. The plots have since switched back to racing and the newest few books have been exceptional. Just as we thought there was hope for the Thoroughbred series to be restored to its former glory Harper Collins has decided to end the series abruptly after #72. With such a dedicated following and online fan base with members from all over the world, this is a classic and beloved series that has inspired many people and provided horse fans with vicarious thrills and adventure. Ashleigh saved Wonder, now it's up to you to help save Thoroughbred. Go to www.whitebrookfarm.com and join the effort.

I really liked this book, and it was the second I read in the series, I couldn't put it down. But now that I've read more in this series, I see more problems with this book. It's just that Glory winning his first race ever by 20 lengths is slighly outlandish, and something about Cindy just gives me a weird feeling. She's nothing like Ash and Sammy, and I know everyone's different, but she acts like her life depends on Glory's winning, and she doesn't seem to have a whole relationship with the colt. But it's still very good, and I reccomend it.

I really liked this book, and it was the second I read in the series, I couldn't put it down. But now that I've read more in this series, I see more problems with this book. It's just that Glory winning his first race ever by 20 lengths is slighly outlandish, and something about Cindy just gives me a weird feeling. She's nothing like Ash and Sammy, and I know everyone's different, but she acts like her life depends on Glory's winning, and she doesn't seem to have a whole relationship with the colt. But it's still very good, and I reccomend it.