The extraordinary history of racing is brought to life with stories and images of the world’s greatest racehorses and covers everything from the three foundation sires that led to the development of the British Thoroughbred to the American Standardbred and such modern horse heroes as Nijinsky, Man o' War, Red Rum, and Desert Orchid. The contributions of the great jockeys are also explored, including living legend and nine-time derby winner Lestor Piggot and the incomparable racing superstar Frankie Dettori. This study also celebrates the world’s most spectacular racecourses and the classic races that make them household names around the world, including the English Derby at Epsom, the Kentucky Derby, and the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba. Flat racing, steeple-chasing, and harness racing are all covered in this fascinating and comprehensive guide.
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Elwyn Hartley Edwards is the author of The Encyclopedia of the Horse, Fundamentals of Riding, The New Rider's Horse Encyclopedia, and The Smithsonian Handbook: Horses.
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This is an exciting and informative book, a real short-cut to being "in the know" about all things thoroughbred racing. A must for any racing fan's library. Look forward to may hours of enjoyable reading.
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Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, Epsom Derby, King George, Triple Crown, Golden Miller, Red Rum, Kauto Star, Quarter Horse, English Derby, Kentucky Derby, French Trotter, Fred Archer, Mill House, Brown Jack, New York, Frankie Dettori, Vincent O'Brien, Phar Lap, Belmont Park, American Standardbred, Sea Bird, National Hunt, Northern Dancer, Champion Hurdle Browse Sample Pages:
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best mate, champion trainer, uphill finish, turf track, jump jockey, champion jockey, harness racer, classic races Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, Epsom Derby, King George, Triple Crown, Golden Miller, Red Rum, Kauto Star, Quarter Horse, English Derby, Kentucky Derby, French Trotter, Fred Archer, Mill House, Brown Jack, New York, Frankie Dettori, Vincent O'Brien, Phar Lap, Belmont Park, American Standardbred, Sea Bird, National Hunt, Northern Dancer, Champion Hurdle Browse Sample Pages:
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