The Scots & The Turf: Racing and Breeding - The Scottish Influence

Yuill Walker, Alan

ISBN 10: 1785301411 / ISBN 13: 9781785301414

Published by Black & White Publishing, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Scots & The Turf: Racing and Breeding - The Scottish Influence
• Publisher: Black & White Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785301411
• ISBN 13: 9781785301414
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1782219931.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 19436703
• Signed: 6/23/2026 1:05:31 PM
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Synopsis

The Scots & The Turf tells the story of the great contribution made to the world of Thoroughbred horse racing by the Scots and those of Scottish ancestry, past and present, culminating with the 2017 Grand National winner One For Arthur. The influence has been across the board, from jockeys to trainers and owners, as well as many legendary horses. Outstanding personalities include trainers Mark Johnston on the Flat and Alan King over jumps, five-time champion Flat jockey Willie Carson, and the greatest of all jumping enthusiasts, the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. While they are long established names, the 21st century has embraced a new roll of honour headed by One For Arthur's trainer Lucinda Russell, Keith Dalgleish, who has established new records for a Scottish-based (Flat) trainer, and Lucy Alexander, a brilliant young jump jockey, and many others. Recognition of the part played by all those from north of the border is long overdue and The Scots & The Turf sets the record straight with a fascinating account of those who have helped make horse racing into the fabulous spectacle it is today.

About the Author

Alan Yuill Walker has spent his life writing about racing and bloodstock. For more than 40 years he was a regular contributor to Horse & Hound and has had a long involvement with the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. Other magazines/journals to which he has contributed on a regular basis include The British/European Racehorse, Stud & Stable, Pacemaker, The Thoroughbred Breeder, and Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder. He was also a leading contributor to The Bloodstock Breeders' Annual Review. His previous books are Thoroughbred Studs of Great Britain, The History of Darley Stud Farms, Months of Misery Moments of Bliss, and Grey Magic.