The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing

Bill Mooney & George Ennor

ISBN 10: 1741676614 / ISBN 13: 9781741676617

Published by Funtastic Ltd, 2006

About this Item

Australia: Funtastic Ltd, 2006. Book. Very Good. Illustrated Boards. First Edition/First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Definitive work on the story of racing, the jockeys, horses, trainers, controversies etc. Full page on each of the top jockeys, including Lester Pigott, Tony McCoy, etc. 240pp with index, illustrated throughout with photographs in colour and black and white and coloured endpapers. Boards very slightly bowed and indentations to front board, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has small tear to top and same dents, otherwise very good. HEAVY BOOK, extra postage required for Air Mail shipping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing
• Publisher: Funtastic Ltd
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1741676614
• ISBN 13: 9781741676617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: y First Edition/First Printing.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: y Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sport

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Synopsis

The sixth edition of the definitive history of horse racing!

Written by three acknowledged authorities, this sixth edition of The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its beginnings till today. Revised and updated to include the latest equine superstars, including US Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, this definitive illustrated reference provides essential information on all the top jockeys and trainers, the leading owners, and the most celebrated horses.

Every personality (human and equine), event, and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing is included, as is the off-track world of racing, gambling, scandals, and disasters; social and cultural aspects, media coverage and the business of racing. Every page a visually exciting and information-packed celebration of the sport that fans will find invaluable.