A Day at the Races: The Horses, People and Races that shaped the Sport of Kings - Hardcover
- PublisherMerlin Unwin Books
- Publication date2022
- ISBN 10 1913159353
- ISBN 13 9781913159351
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages256
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A Day at the Races (Hardcover)
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, via the introduction of the Classics, a duel at Ascot, the first steeplechase, a Derby Day fraud, a huge Cambridgeshire gamble, the desolation of Fred Archer, a thousand-mile walk around Newmarket Heath, the greatness of Ormonde and Sceptre, Man o' War's record-breaking runs, National Velvet and Emily Davison, to the brilliance of Lester Piggott, Tony McCoy and Frankel, Peter May has selected over one hundred days that encapsulate five hundred years of the Sport of Kings. His short, informative, easy-to-read essays bring to life racing's milestone events that set the nation on a different path, such as the 1913 Derby, and the sacrifices horseracing made to support the British military campaigns overseas. A host of anecdotes tell of the exploits of the racing fraternity and cast light on the psyche of those who were prepared to take on bets which, at today's rates, would stretch into millions. Sure to rekindle fond, and maybe distant, memories of the races and horses that once dominated the sporting section of the daily newspapers. AUTHOR: Dr Peter May has been an avid follower of horseracing since Red Alligator's win in the 1968 Grand National. He has degrees in Mathematical and Computer Science, a Masters in the Philosophy of expert systems and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. A former professional gambler, he has written many horseracing books and contributed to various newspapers, journals and websites. A fire-cracker collection of anecdotal essays by academic racing fanatic Peter May who brings to life the events which shaped the Sport of Kings. 100 pivotal days that encapsulate 500 years of horse racing: scandals, heroes, daring jockeys, outstanding horses, unforgettable races. The highs, lows and turning points of this roller-coaster sport. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781913159351
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A Day at the Races (Hardcover)
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ISBN 10: 1913159353
ISBN 13: 9781913159351
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, via the introduction of the Classics, a duel at Ascot, the first steeplechase, a Derby Day fraud, a huge Cambridgeshire gamble, the desolation of Fred Archer, a thousand-mile walk around Newmarket Heath, the greatness of Ormonde and Sceptre, Man o' War's record-breaking runs, National Velvet and Emily Davison, to the brilliance of Lester Piggott, Tony McCoy and Frankel, Peter May has selected over one hundred days that encapsulate five hundred years of the Sport of Kings. His short, informative, easy-to-read essays bring to life racing's milestone events that set the nation on a different path, such as the 1913 Derby, and the sacrifices horseracing made to support the British military campaigns overseas. A host of anecdotes tell of the exploits of the racing fraternity and cast light on the psyche of those who were prepared to take on bets which, at today's rates, would stretch into millions. Sure to rekindle fond, and maybe distant, memories of the races and horses that once dominated the sporting section of the daily newspapers. AUTHOR: Dr Peter May has been an avid follower of horseracing since Red Alligator's win in the 1968 Grand National. He has degrees in Mathematical and Computer Science, a Masters in the Philosophy of expert systems and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. A former professional gambler, he has written many horseracing books and contributed to various newspapers, journals and websites. A fire-cracker collection of anecdotal essays by academic racing fanatic Peter May who brings to life the events which shaped the Sport of Kings. 100 pivotal days that encapsulate 500 years of horse racing: scandals, heroes, daring jockeys, outstanding horses, unforgettable races. The highs, lows and turning points of this roller-coaster sport. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781913159351
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A Day at the Races (Hardcover)
Published by
Merlin Unwin Books, Shropshire, 2022
ISBN 10: 1913159353
ISBN 13: 9781913159351
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, via the introduction of the Classics, a duel at Ascot, the first steeplechase, a Derby Day fraud, a huge Cambridgeshire gamble, the desolation of Fred Archer, a thousand-mile walk around Newmarket Heath, the greatness of Ormonde and Sceptre, Man o' War's record-breaking runs, National Velvet and Emily Davison, to the brilliance of Lester Piggott, Tony McCoy and Frankel, Peter May has selected over one hundred days that encapsulate five hundred years of the Sport of Kings. His short, informative, easy-to-read essays bring to life racing's milestone events that set the nation on a different path, such as the 1913 Derby, and the sacrifices horseracing made to support the British military campaigns overseas. A host of anecdotes tell of the exploits of the racing fraternity and cast light on the psyche of those who were prepared to take on bets which, at today's rates, would stretch into millions. Sure to rekindle fond, and maybe distant, memories of the races and horses that once dominated the sporting section of the daily newspapers. AUTHOR: Dr Peter May has been an avid follower of horseracing since Red Alligator's win in the 1968 Grand National. He has degrees in Mathematical and Computer Science, a Masters in the Philosophy of expert systems and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. A former professional gambler, he has written many horseracing books and contributed to various newspapers, journals and websites. A fire-cracker collection of anecdotal essays by academic racing fanatic Peter May who brings to life the events which shaped the Sport of Kings. 100 pivotal days that encapsulate 500 years of horse racing: scandals, heroes, daring jockeys, outstanding horses, unforgettable races. The highs, lows and turning points of this roller-coaster sport. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781913159351
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