Horse Racing 19

Examines how the modern American Thoroughbred has evolved primarily through the influence of 26 noteworthy stallions. Also covers the people who bred or owned these horses, intertwining their storie……続きを見る

This book traces the careers of the men and women who bred the most outstanding Thoroughbreds of the 20th century. 続きを見る

In a mere twelve months, between May 2020 and May 2021, horse racing's most recognizable faceーHall of Fame trainer Bob Baffertーhad five horses that failed postrace drug tests. Among those was the ……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

Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion is the incredible, action-packed memoir of Sanoma Blakeley’s 2019 Tevis Cup championship, won while riding her beloved horse ……続きを見る

In a series of evocative, informative pieces from around the racing world, Nicholas Godfrey visits 20 different countries on six continents, from unforgettable high-profle events at major racecourse……続きを見る

The process taken to develop a key horse procedure (KHP) that leads to the selection of winners in more than 50 percent of their thoroughbred horse races is described. The procedure is objective and……続きを見る

Dieses Buch beleuchtet Irrglauben und Mythen über Pferde, ihr Verhalten und den Umgang mit ihnen neu und soll den Menschen zum genaueren Hinsehen, zum Reflektieren und zum Hinterfragen anregen. 続きを見る

Destiné aux propriétaires de chevaux, cavaliers et palefreniers, ce guide propose des conseils et des astuces pour reconnaître facilement les symptômes du stress thermique chez leurs chevaux. Avec u……続きを見る

From their opening in 1740 through the 1955 closing, Belair Stud Farm became known as one of the most important stables in American racing. Although the high-profile murder of the farms final owner,……続きを見る

Tales of scandals, social class, and a city block where big names in horse racingーamong other prominent peopleーlived: “Well researched . . . a fascinating read.” ーBrooklyn Daily Eagle In an era w……続きを見る

The “captivating” true story of the notorious Gilded Age madam who inspired the Belle Watling character in Gone with the Wind (The Wall Street Journal). Belle Brezing made a major career move when s……続きを見る

‘It’s one of the real sports that’s left to us: a bit of danger and a bit of excitement, and the horses, which are the best thing in the world.' HM The Queen Mother on National Hunt racing. This boo……続きを見る

A Harvard dropout’s memoir of playing the horsesーa great read for handicappers or those who enjoyed Ben Mezrich’s Bringing Down the House. In 1977, before he was known as the creator of “The Beyer ……続きを見る

“In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport as they wind through a wildly eventful season of racing.” ーLaura Hillenbrand, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Seabiscui……続きを見る

A beautiful thoroughbred stallion named Cliquot, owned by Neil Emory, has a habit of killing every jockey who has ever raced him. Mr. Emory has been looking for a jockey that can handle his stallion……続きを見る

Each spring as the Kentucky Derby grows near, a kind of frenzy hits a wide section of the population. People suddenly turn their attention to Churchill Downs, and the anticipation of the Run for the……続きを見る

“Lee does a masterful job of telling the entire and real story of a racing star who overcame numerous obstacles . . . a book that you cannot put down!” ーBrian Zipse, managing partner of Derby Day R……続きを見る

Ercel Ellis Jr. was born into the Thoroughbred horse business and has worked in it for seventy-five years. He has been an owner, breeder, trainer, writer and radio broadcaster. His radio show, Horse……続きを見る

Go the distance into the history of New York’s Triple Crown racetrack and the legendary horses who made their marks there. Belmont Park is best known for the annual Belmont Stakes, the challenging f……続きを見る

The true story of a forgotten champion: “Bringing Sir Barton out from the shadows, Jennifer Kelly restores him to a richly-deserved spotlight.” ーDorothy Ours, author of Man o’ War He was always des……続きを見る

“Accounts of the sport’s greatest horses and most colorful characters . . . Hollingsworth gives a remarkably complete history of horse racing in America.” ーBooklist Kent Hollingsworth captures the ……続きを見る

Misty is a Chincoteague pony mare who is close to foaling and the Beebe family is anxious about it. Paul and Maureen check on her every day before and after school at almost every possible time. Unf……続きを見る

Celebrate a century and a half of horse racing in Saratoga Springs with stories of the events, horse and people who have made its summers so special. Since the inaugural meeting of August 1863, Sara……続きを見る

" . . . absorbing chapters trace the history of shipping horses by air and equine personalities from the lovable Buckpasser to the vious Nevele Pride . . . A delight for racing fans." -Publishers We……続きを見る

A history of the American horse that won Britain’s greatest race and changed the Thoroughbred racing world. A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, ……続きを見る

A behind-the-scenes history of the Bluegrass State’s iconic sport. Horse racing and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are synonymous. The equine industry in the state dates as far back as the eighteenth ……続きを見る

“An informative and amusing look at the close relationship between Golden Age Hollywood and West Coast horse racing. A fascinating read.” ーChristina Rice, author of Mean . . . Moody . . . Magnifice……続きを見る

On the morning of May 18, 1924, households across America opened their newspapers to the headline: "Derby Winner Property of Indian Woman." The woman in question was Rosa Magnet Hoots, a member of t……続きを見る

Giorgio trains a workhorse, Gaudenzia, to race. Most do not believe Gaudenzia will ever be anything more than a workhorse but as Giorgio has forged a bond with the mare he belives in her ability. Gi……続きを見る