New York: Citadel Press / Kensington Publishing Corp, 2002. Small remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise bright, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Sharp corners. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (24.95). No chips or tears. No owner's name or bookplate. Autobiography of a jockey who won 4,512 times and was elected to the Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Looks at professional rivalries, trainers, owners, other jockeys, handicapping and betting, jockey's intuition, etc. From the Dust Jacket: "Here, finally, is a behind-the-scenes account of the racing world, told by a man who has lived it. From the adrenaline-pumped seconds in the starter's gate at the Kentucky Derby, to the fiercely competitive, sometimes hostile environment inside the jockey's room, Stevens gives a candid, insider's view of the thrills and perils of horseracing. More than a racetrack reminiscence, this is the remarkable comeback story of a man who has triumphed over a lifetime of adversity, and who stunned the world with a jubilant return to racing in 2000." . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xvi, 224pp + 16 pages of full-color photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Title

The Perfect Ride

Publisher

Citadel Press / Kensington Publishing Corp, New York

Publication Date

2002

Language

English

ISBN 10

0806523611

ISBN 13

9780806523613

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Printing of the First Edition.

Condition

Fine condition

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine dust jacket

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A renowned jockey and member of the Horse Racing Hall of Fame details his own extraordinary racing career while providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the exciting world of horse racing, taking readers into the inner sanctum of the owners, trainers, and jockeys. 10,000 first printing.

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Gary Stevens fell in love with horseracing at age 12 and won his first Kentucky Derby at age 25, aboard the three-year-old filly Winning Colors. It was a wire-to-wire win and a stunning triumph - one of many in Stevens' award- and injury-studded career. He is a member of the Horse Racing Hall of Fame and the recipient of the prestigious Eclipse Award.

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