Language: en
Pages: 272
Pages: 272
“In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport as they wind through a wildly eventful season of racing.” —Laura Hillenbrand, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Seabiscuit Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the
Language: en
Pages: 324
Pages: 324
He was always destined to be a champion. Royally bred, with English and American classic winners in his pedigree, Sir Barton shone from birth, dubbed the "king of them all." But after a winless two-year-old season and a near-fatal illness, uncertainty clouded the start of Sir Barton's three-year-old season. Then
Language: en
Pages: 328
Pages: 328
He was always destined to be a champion. Royally bred, with English and American classic winners in his pedigree, Sir Barton shone from birth, dubbed the "king of them all." But after a winless two-year-old season and a near-fatal illness, uncertainty clouded the start of Sir Barton's three-year-old season. Then
Language: en
Pages: 355
Pages: 355
A collection of writings on Triple Crown horseracing pays tribute to its rare winners as well as the significant events and jockeys that have shaped its evolution, in a compendium that includes contributions by such writers as Jane Smiley, Red Smith, and Arthur Daley. 25,000 first printing.
Language: en
Pages: 384
Pages: 384
How to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win! The last two years have seen a record number of Americans tune in for climatic Triple Crown races featuring Smarty Jones and Funny Cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003,