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Bert Randolph Sugar ,
Cornell Richardson ,
Budd Schulberg
[Hardcover 2003]
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In praise of Horse Sense "Bert Sugar wears his hat and waves his cigar and looks like some old-time fight manager. But this is far from being true. Bert Sugar is a brilliant man. And pride would not allow him to do a book that doesn't reflect this much work... more
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Jacqueline Duke
[Hardcover 2004]
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Women of the Year profiles the ten fillies and mares that have earned Horse of the Year honors in American racing.... more
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Laura Hillenbrand
[Paperback 2002]
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Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the... more
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Eva Jolene Boyd
[Hardcover 2004]
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The story of the Texas-bred horse who became a racing star in 1946, the year of his Triple Crown win. Injured as a baby, Assault walked with a limp for the rest of his life, but when he ran he was pure speed and grace.... more
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Steven Davidowitz
[Hardcover 2006]
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The Best and Worst of Thoroughbred Racing is a fascinating listing of the history of horseracing's most memorable moments. Every aspect of the game is covered in this unique collection. Whether it's legendary handicapper Pittsburgh Phil, top sire Storm Ca... more
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Bill Heller
[Hardcover 2000]
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Like the great race mare Ruffian before her, Go for Wand was touched by both brilliance and tragedy. Award-winning writer Bill Heller recounts the life of the ill-fated filly whose accomplishments on the track engendered fierce devotion from her fans.... more
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7.
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Reg Green
[Paperback 2005]
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It is a sad fact that although most people can remember the names of horses which win the Grand National, the identity of the men who rode them to their greatest victories are so often forgotten. Like the stories of the brave animals who conquer the m... more
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David Myers
[Paperback 2008]
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Every major race and festival in the 2008 Flat season has been placed under the spotlight in this unprecedented compilation of racing statistics. By highlighting the vital clues that pinpoint the winner's profile, along with exclusive future pointers, "Ra... more
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By
Carole Case
[Hardcover 2001]
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10.
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David Ashforth
[Paperback 2004]
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This true story about Peter Christian reveals the secret of how horse racing's greatest fraudster tricked gamblers out of millions of dollars by disquising good horses as bad ones.... more
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Peter O Sullevan ,
Sean Magee
[Paperback 1999]
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In this text, published in aid of the International League for the Protection of Horses, 40 of the top writers and participants in the sport--including Dick Francis, Clement Freud, Hugh McIlvanney, John Oaksey, Lester Piggott, Brough Scott, and Ian Wo... more
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Barry Irwin
[Hardcover 2002]
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Swaps possessed true star quality. The strikingly handsome horse devastated his competition with his brilliant speed, and delighted his throng of fans.... more
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Andrew Beyer
[Paperback 2007]
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Written in Beyer's clean, rapid-fire prose, this book explains how to relate speed figures to such factors as pace, track bias, and track conditions. It discusses exotic wagers such as the pick six and reveals optimal uses of the figures based on computer... more
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Anna Jane White Mullin
[Hardcover 2008]
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Written by an expert clinician and judge, this is the first truly comprehensive manual on training horses and riders for hunter seat competitions. The opening chapters describe the best training methods, from flatwork and walking courses to advanced ju... more
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Bill Mooney ,
George Ennor
[Hardbound 2009, 4th Edition]
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16.
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Kenneth Baumgardt
[Paperback 2008]
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Horse racing embodies the very spirit of America, honoring our dual traditions of risk taking and adventure seeking. Known throughout the racing world, "Delaware Park" shines as a diamond among racecourses. The park was designed and built by Willie DuPont... more
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Jason Levin ,
Levin Jason
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"From the Desert to the Derby" chronicles not only how and why the ultracompetitive crown prince of Dubai is spending his endless supply of oil money trying to win the Kentucky Derby but also the unconventional manner in which he's attempting to win Ameri... more
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Bob Mc Knight
[Paperback]
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19.
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Frank R Scatoni ,
Steven Crist
[Hardcover 2002]
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Scatoni captures the essence of the sport that is both exhilarating and breathtaking, frustrating and cruel. By gathering dozens of the finest essays, stories, and excerpts written about the sport of kings, Scatoni offers the reader an unprecedented oppor... more
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Scooter Toby Davidson ,
Valerie Anthony ,
Mary Jo Festle
[Hardcover 1999]
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Although it has only been thirty years since the first female jockey rode onto the then male-only turf of thoroughbred horse racing, they have since made their mark on the racetrack and in the winner's circle. Great Women in the Sport of Kings, the first... more
