The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing: The Illustrated Guide to Flat Racing and Steeplechasing
Language: English
Published by Welbeck Publishing Group, 2018
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Now in its seventh edition, The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is the authoritative and comprehensive illustrated reference to the sport. Written by three acknowledged authorities, this complete encyclopedia tells the story of the sport of kings from its earliest inceptions to the present day, with essential information on all the top jockeys, trainers, leading owners, and most celebrated horses. Every personality (human and equine), event and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing appears, along with information on the off-track world, gambling, scandals, disasters, social and cultural aspects, media coverage, and the business of racing. Revised and updated to include the latest crop of equine superstars, including Golden Horn and US Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, this visually dazzling book continues to be invaluable.
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- Title
- The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing: The Illustrated Guide to Flat Racing and Steeplechasing
- Author
- Bill Mooney
- Publisher
- Welbeck Publishing Group
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1787391272
- ISBN 13
- 9781787391277
Written by three acknowledged authorities, this complete encyclopedia tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day, with essential information on all the top jockeys, trainers, leading owners, and most celebrated horses. Every personality (human and equine), event and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing appears, along with information on the off-track world, gambling, scandals, disasters, social and cultural aspects, media coverage, and the business of racing. Revised and updated to include the latest crop of equine superstars, including Golden Horn and US Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, this visually dazzling book continues to be invaluable.
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About the Author
George Ennor was a racing correspondent for The Sporting Life for almost 40 years and later a regular columnist for the Racing Post. Until his death in late 2005, he was a consultant to the sports agency Racenews.
Chris Hawkes has written numerous books on sports and is in demand as a sports analyst on both radio and television. He lives in London.
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