Mouse Morris: His Extraordinary Racing Life - Hardcover

Colley, Declan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1905172850 ISBN 13: 9781905172856

Publisher: Collins Pr, 2009

Synopsis

Michael 'Mouse' Morris, third son of Lord and Lady Killanin, began his career as a jockey until a devastating fall led him into training where he has been prominent ever since. This book takes the reader through his unsuccessful school days as a troubled teen, to his early days as a jockey, and his many stories in the world of horse training, including his role in the infamous Gay Future affair. Despite little money or business skill, and a preference to train quality rather than quantity, Mouse has trained an impressive list of big-race winners, most notably War of Attrition in the 2006 Gold Cup and Hear The Echo, a winner of the 2008 Irish Grand National. Jockeys, trainers, owners and stable lads express a rare fondness and respect for Mouse and Mouse himself speaks frankly of his wild ride on the racing rollercoaster.

About this title

About the Author

Declan Colley is a journalist with over thirty years' experience, having worked in Wexford and Dublin prior to moving to Cork to work for the Irish Examiner where, for the last ten years, he was the Deputy Sports Editor. Earlier this year, he left the Examiner fold to pursue a career as a freelance writer. He lives in Cork with his wife and their dog, Dollie.

Review

'Well-researched work, concisely written yet expansive in its treatment of both horses and people' Sunday Tribune 'A revealing insight into one of the best-known names but least-known personalities in Irish racing' Sunday times 'A delightfully warm book' Irish Examiner

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins Pr
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905172850
• ISBN 13: 9781905172856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 202