Racing for America

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 2021-04-06

Type: BOOK

In this book, James C. Nicholson explores the convergent professional lives of the major players involved in the Horse Race of the Century, including Zev's oil-tycoon owner Harry Sinclair, and exposes the central role of politics, money, ...

The Sure Thing

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2014-02-27

Type: BOOK

The Sure Thing tells the complete story of how he managed to organise the biggest gamble in racing history - and how he then followed up with yet another audacious scheme in January 2014.

They're Off!

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Published: 1995-07-01

Type: BOOK

As much social history as sports history, this is an account of how America's first national resort, Saratoga Springs, gave birth to and nurtured its first national sport and in the process had significant impact on American cultural life.

Precision

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Published: 2011-03

Type: BOOK

This book was reprinted in the 4th edition in Hong Kong, ranked #2 in the best-selling chart in the international Chinese weekly Yazhou Zhoukan, and now available worldwide.

Barrel Racing 101

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2006-07-01

Type: BOOK

" Barrel Racing 101 is the perfect textbook for the sport. Study it and use it, and you're bound to finish at the top of your class.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing

Publisher: Carlton Books

Published: 2016

Type: BOOK

An authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of reference, which tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inception to the present day.

Belair Stud

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021-05-17

Type: BOOK

From their opening in 1740 through the 1955 closing, Belair Stud Farm became known as one of the most important stables in American racing.

The Running Centaur

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-21

Type: BOOK

This book surveys the practice of horse racing from antiquity to the modern period, and in this way offers a selective global history.

Horse Racing's Greatest Rivalries

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Type: BOOK

"Horse Racing's Greatest Rivalries" explores the legendary match-ups between racing stars past and present, from Affirmed to Curlin. Lavishly illustrated with color and b&w photographs throughout.