Horses for Courses: An Irish Racing Year [Hardcover]

Anne Holland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2005

This meticulously researched book, for which author Anne Holland visited every Irish racecourse and met many of Ireland's top racing personalities, highlights the individuality of each Irish racing venue. Each has its own special qualities and atmosphere but all share two common traits: a warm welcome and good sport. The people and horses featured within Horses for Courses are representative of the broad variety of personalities that make up Irish racing past and present. The book also reveals how much has been done to improve racecourse facilities since the mid-90s, and that substantial investment in the sport is ongoing today. There can be no better way of getting to know Ireland than by visiting its racecourses—from the glamour of Leopards town and the class of the Curragh to the majestic mountains around Killarney and the unique challenge of Downpatrick.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Anne Holland trained as a journalist and has written for many national British newspapers. She is the author of over a dozen books, including Best Mate: The Story of the Nation's Favourite Horse and Classic Horse Races. She moved from England to Ireland in 2002.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (October 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184018910X
• ISBN-13: 978-1840189100
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,439,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.