Download or read book Anecdotes on the Origin and Antiquity of Horse racing from the Earliest Times written by Anecdotes and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Anecdotes on the Origin and Antiquity of Horse Racing from the Earliest Times written by ANECDOTES. and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Horse racing written by Horse-racing and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sure Thing written by Nick Townsend and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: __________________ The bookies always win. But one man has been proving them wrong for four decades. In the summer of 1975 Barney Curley, a fearless and renowned gambler, masterminded one of the most spectacular gambles of all time with a racehorse called Yellow Sam. With a meticulous, entirely legal plan involving dozens of people, perfectly timed phone calls, sealed orders and months of preparation, Curley and Yellow Sam beat the bookmakers and cost them millions. They said that it could never happen again. But in May 2010, thirty-five years after his first coup, Curley staged the ultimate multi-million-pound-winning sequel. 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.
Download or read book The History of Horse Racing written by John Carter and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated new edition for 2017-2018 An engrossing guide to the fascinating stories and facts of the horse-racing world, from the early days of the first races to the thrilling multi-spectator sport of today. Spectacularly illustrated with over 220 dramatic photographs of horses, signature race courses and personalities, as well as archive drawings and paintings.
Download or read book The Pilgrims Would Be Shocked the History of Thoroughbred Racing in New England written by Robert Temple and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-03-24 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 40 years the most attended sport in New England was thoroughbred racing. Since1933 when pari-mutuel racing was legalized in the region after 300 years of puritanical opposition there were 16 tracks in operation in five New England states. Today there is only one track left and its barely surviving. The Pilgrims Would be Shocked: The History Of Thoroughbred Racing In New England traces the rise and near fall of the sport, beginning with its puritanical background when people were put in the stocks and fined by the Pilgrims for merely racing horses, with or without wagering. Finally, in 1906, a meet was run at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire which was financed by John Bet A Million Gates. His million dollar bet proved to be a loser as the track was quickly closed down by authorities because of gambling at the facility. Wagering had not been legalized by the state legislature and church leaders and others demanded it be stopped. In 1933, Lou Smith, an amazing immigrant son of impoverished Russian parents, came to the Granite State and, through his power of persuasion and political savvy, convinced the legislature during the hard economic times of the Depression to legalize pari-mutuel racing. The enabling legislation was passed and the first race meeting was an unqualified artistic and financial success, producing top quality racing, high employment and significant revenue to Salem and the state of New Hampshire. Seeing the tremendous success of New Hampshire, Rhode Island legalized the sport in 1934 and Massachusetts in 1935. The tracks produced significant tax revenues and employment for these states as well. For the next four decades the greatest horses (including three Triple Crown winner), jockeys, owners and trainers competed throughout New England, producing the highest caliber of racing. There was no shortage of incredible occurrences during that time, including the closing of Narragansett Park by the National Guard on orders of the Rhode Island governor, and a man who ran out in front of the horses at the finish of a stakes race at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. Beginning in the late 1970s the sport began its decline for a number of reasons. This book analyzes the factors contributing to its fall in popularity and possible solution to saving it from extinction.
Download or read book Pony Tales written by Chuck Sokolowski and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a warm and fascinating collection of short stories emanating from the nineteen fifties through contemporary times, capturing the incredible world of Thoroughbred horse racing and American history. The American spirit can be uniquely portrayed through history simply as a Thoroughbred horse race. Being prepared and ever so vigilant for the start as the race begins and each horse conquers their obstacles and hits the finish line in victory, win place, and show is just how America and racing somehow simultaneously prevail. You will travel with Chuck and Jim and others along the way from decade to decade, rubbing elbows with many famous and alluring characters. As you read, you will feel the agony and also the exuberance that both Chuck and Jim experienced along the way through a number of slim calls and exhilarating situations that occur. So hop in the saddle, grab the reins, and enjoy.
Download or read book Horse Racing written by Anonymous and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Little Book of Horse Racing written by Anne Holland and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term ‘gee-gee’ comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, details of classic races, famous riders, racing records, amusing anecdotes and criminal goings-on. A compendium of the fascinating, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Horse Racing can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.
Download or read book The horse in history written by Basil Tozer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-02-23 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This meticulously researched and humour-filled illustrated account of horses from the earliest times to the end of the nineteenth century is as absorbing and in places surprising as when it first appeared in 1908. How did the ancient Greeks and Persians use horses, what about Alexander the Great, Henry VIII: Wellington, who were the most celebrated horses of history..and which if them sired the leading race horses of today? It's all here, and more, in this affectionate history of that loveable, wise, mythic creature of deepest humanity and wisdom, our four-legged flying-tail faithful equine friend.
Download or read book Sporting Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Horse Racing written by Roger Longrigg and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book ever to tell the history of horse racing throughout the world from the ancient Greek Olympic games to racing and steeplechasing today.
Download or read book The Horse of America in His Derivation History and Development Classic Reprint written by John Hankins Wallace and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Horse of America in His Derivation, History and Development Antiquity of American racing - First race course at Hempstead Plain, 1665 - Racing in Virginia, 1677 - Conditions of early races-early so-called Arabian importations - The marvelous tradition of Lindsay's Arabian - English race horses first imported about 1750 - The old colonial stock as a basis - First American turf literature - Skinner's American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1829 - Cadwallader R. Colden's Sporting Magazine, Short-lived but valuable - The original Spirit of the Times Porter's Spirit of the Times Wilkes' Spirit of the Times, 1859 - Edgar's Stud book-wallace's Stud Book - Bruce's Stud Book - Their history, methods and value - Summing up results, showing that success has followed breeding to individuals and families that could run and not to individuals and families that could not run, what ever their blood. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book 101 Interesting Facts on the History of Horse Racing written by Tony Byles and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a fan of horse racing? Do the origins of this action-packed sport intrigue you? Would you like to find out more about the horses, riders and trainers involved in the famous races? If so, you are certain to enjoy 101 Interesting Facts on the History of Horse Racing. It's a chronological journey from the earliest days of racing. Read about racing before the days of the thoroughbred; the first recorders of racing; the mystery of the foundation stallions; the origin of grey horses; twins; the early bookmakers and other Turf personalities; the American Godolphin Arabian; the truth behind the origins of the Grand National and who was the real winner of the 1880 Derby. The answers can all be found in this informative new book along with many more fascinating facts about the history of racing. This book is packed with carefully researched, detailed information about all aspects of racing including famous runners, breeders, owners, jockeys and much more, so that you can't fail to learn something new. This is a must-have book for anyone with an interest in racing.
Download or read book Lexington written by Kim Wickens and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A vivid portrait of America’s greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived.”—Geraldine Brooks, author of Horse The powerful true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous Civil War–era South, and became the most successful sire in American racing history The early days of American horse racing were grueling. Four-mile races, run two or three times in succession, were the norm, rewarding horses who brandished the ideal combination of stamina and speed. The stallion Lexington, named after the city in Kentucky where he was born, possessed these winning qualities, which pioneering Americans prized. Lexington shattered the world speed record for a four-mile race, showing a war-torn nation that the extraordinary was possible even in those perilous times. He would continue his winning career until deteriorating eyesight forced his retirement in 1855. But once his groundbreaking achievements as a racehorse ended, his role as a sire began. Horses from his bloodline won more money than the offspring of any other Thoroughbred—an annual success that led Lexington to be named America’s leading sire an unprecedented sixteen times. Yet with the Civil War raging, Lexington’s years at a Kentucky stud farm were far from idyllic. Confederate soldiers ran amok, looting freely and kidnapping horses from the top stables. They soon focused on the prized Lexington and his valuable progeny. Kim Wickens, a lawyer and dressage rider, became fascinated by this legendary horse when she learned that twelve of Thoroughbred racing's thirteen Triple Crown winners descended from Lexington. Wickens spent years meticulously researching the horse and his legacy—and with Lexington, she presents an absorbing, exciting account that transports readers back to the raucous beginning of American horse racing and introduces them to the stallion at its heart.
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