Lightning in a Jar [Hardcover]

W Cothran Campbell (Author), D Wayne Lukas (Foreword), W. Cothran Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000

In racing, how and where to start, who to turn to for advice, and how much it costs, are questions without easy answers. Cot Campbell of Dogwood Stable demystifies the Thoroughbred ownership process through a unique combination of how-to guide and autobiography. Indispensable for newcomers to the business and not to be missed by those already in it.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Cot's unbelievable knowledge of the horse business and wonderful sense of humor make for fast and exciting reading... -- Paul Oreffice, former chairman, Dow Chemical

About the Author

Campbell, a former advertising executive, began Thoroughbred ownership in the 1960's and developed Dogwood Stable.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 310 pages
• Publisher: Eclipse Press (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158150053X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581500530
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #906,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality Horse Racing Publication, August 23, 2001

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Fred Corsiglia (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russian Federation) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lightning in a Jar (Hardcover)

Of the 20+ horse racing books I have read in the last five years, Lightning in a Jar was a stand-out. The book provides an excellent overview of the horse breeding process leading to a racing career. The book gives some insight to the horse syndication process. If you are looking to purchase a horse or understand the horse breeding process, I highly recommend this book.

Unlike so many other horse racing books, there is not a lot of fill. There are a lot of high quality color pictures which were meaningful to the flow of the book. The quality of the paper the book is printed on was high as well. The book is an easy-to-read factual account of the history of Dogwood Stables. Several of the horses syndicated by Dogwood are discussed along with the trials and tribulations of the owner, Cot Campbell. Strong Buy!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One for the WINNWER'S CIRCLE, November 11, 2000

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Martha K. Wayt (Cumming, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lightning in a Jar (Hardcover)

"Lightning in a Jar" is a wonderful mixture of passion and infomation. It captures all the excitement, tension, magic and mystery of thoroughbred horse racing along with giving you a basic course in horse management. Cot Campbell, a former advertising executive, shares his personal journey and he is a real horseman, good trainer and peppery writer.I got involved with the thrills and disappointments of racing and wondered if I had the temperament (never mind the money) that Campbell says is essential for the "stretch run." Its a riveting book and the fine photos give an extra bonus.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightning In A Jar, August 20, 2001

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Robert Powell (Port Orchard, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lightning in a Jar (Hardcover)

EXCELLENT! I loved it so much I am reading it again. Lots of information that is plesently put together. Great read for anyone interested in horse racing.