wired - Horse Racing 1

Originally written in 1936 by two young Cambridge Fellows, A Guide to the Classics is a light-hearted manual on how to pick the Derby winner. However, as the tongue-in-cheek title suggested, there i……続きを見る

Susan Bump overcame a severely dysfunctional family to pursue her dream of training Thoroughbred racehorses. When the dream no longer served her, she quit training and became an activist, protesting……続きを見る

A Gritty Chronicle of the Horse Racing Empire With an exploration of the tumultuous world of thoroughbred horse racing, Wild Ride presents an unforgettable narrative that’s as thrilling as the sport……続きを見る

"May be the most fascinating untold sports story in American history."--Charles Osgood, anchor, CBS News Sunday Morning "Winkfield's story is so incredible you'll find yourself wondering why you've ……続きを見る

Captivate children with this wonderful book of Horses from Janet Evans featuring 18 of the world'top horse breeds. Complete with fun facts, amazing pictures and coloring pages for children to enjoy.……続きを見る

Despite what you have been told, you can win backing the favourites, however there are rules and ways you need to follow. This is for horse racing only. This method works best in UK, Ireland, Aust……続きを見る

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award In 1704 a bankrupt English merchant sent home the colt he had bought from Bedouin tribesmen near the ruins of Palmyra. Thomas Darley ho……続きを見る

This mini book is the first in my "Metaphysics Put To The Test" series. Over the years I have read, dabbled in various subjects that could be grouped under the umbrella of Metaphysics. Among these s……続きを見る

Originally published in 1858, this book on the Arabian art of horse training is founded on the three fundamental principles of the leading characteristic of the horse: A Horse is so constituted by n……続きを見る

Winners: The Horses, The Memories; The Defining Moments documents a host of favourite memories from the world's foremost racing minds. In this collection of interviews, Hugh Cahill uncovers the cher……続きを見る

In Winx: The full story of the world's best racehorse, Andrew Rule takes us behind-the-scenes into the incredible story of 'The Queen' of racing. Now with bonus material detailing the thrilling fina……続きを見る

Way of Life chronicles Bob Marks’ journey from high school horseplayer at Roosevelt and Yonkers to the co-author of books on Meadow Skipper and Murray Brown. He came of age during the heyday of harn……続きを見る

Everybody in the thoroughbred horse business wants to win the Kentucky Derby, but the odds on making it to the winner's circle at Churchill Downs are about 35,000-to-1. How did a former Chicago news……続きを見る

In more than a century of American Thoroughbred racing, only thirteen horses have won the Triple Crown (the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, all won in the same season).……続きを見る

In 1964, Northern Dancer won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, the first two legs of the US Triple Crown, exploding the myth that Canadian-bred horses could not compete on the world stage……続きを見る

In 'Thoroughbreds' by William Alexander Fraser, readers are immersed in a gripping tale that delves into the world of horse racing, exploring the complexities of relationships, ambition, and the pur……続きを見る

With the right team, miracles can happen. Even during a global pandemic. Welcome to the story of Mighty Heart, a one-eyed bay colt who captured the attention of horse racing fans all over the world ……続きを見る

In The Winning Horseplayer, Andrew Beyer builds on the strategy of speed handicapping that he detailed brilliantly in Picking Winners by introducing the concept of trip handicapping. Through an unbe……続きを見る

Has the time come for you to add a horse to your life? Are you getting ready for the "next level" in competition, and need a horse to campaign? Are you starting to get serious about equine sports an……続きを見る

Discover a story that defies belief: National Velvet meets Downton Abbey with a splash of Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa's The Leopard. * WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF T……続きを見る

Since the thoroughbred horse was first developed over three centuries ago, these magnificent creatures have given the global race-going public limitless joy, and filled our memories with wonder and ……続きを見る

Today’s Kentucky Derby is a multimillion-dollar spectacle involving corporate sponsorship, worldwide media coverage, and an annual citywide festival in Louisville. Over its nearly century-and-a-half……続きを見る

This is the true story of the most remarkable horse in history. In 1678, a beautiful mahogany bay Karaman colt is foaled in a stable on a feudal landholding in the Balkans. Yet this is no ordinary c……続きを見る

Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the world of Thoroughbred horse racing, where the stories of extraordinary champions with clouded coats await. In this captivating nonfiction mas……続きを見る

Unleash the thundering hooves of racing's most captivating legends in "Shadows of Silver: Legends of the Track." Step into the world of horse racing where history, courage, and the allure of the tra……続きを見る

In the heart-pounding world of horse racing, one name stands above the restーa name that sends shivers down the spines of racing enthusiasts and commands the reverence of the racing elite. This is t……続きを見る

Greyhound racing conjures images of speed, grace, and tradition. For over a century, these sleek dogs have competed on oval tracks across America, thrilling fans with their agility and lightning-fas……続きを見る

Dominating victories, great duels, and astounding rallies make up some of horse racing’s greatest moments. Award-winning racing writer Edward L. Bowen captures these and more in At the Wire, a compi……続きを見る

One of the most popular Thoroughbreds in recent times, Seattle Slew was the first undefeated Triple Crown winner, sweeping racing's three jewels while keeping his perfect record intact. Born of humb……続きを見る