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1	Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America more books like this by Charles Leerhsen add to wishlist Before Seabiscuit, there was Dan Patch. At a time when champion horses were household names, a workhorse from an ordinary farm became an undefeated legend. Leerhsen brings to life an all-but-forgotten hero of a bygone era. 8 pages of b&w photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Care and training of the trotter and pacer more books like this by James C. Harrison, Ralph N. Baldwin add to wishlist see all copies from $2.99! first editions
3	The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt: Reissue more books like this by Walter Farley, William Farley add to wishlist Driver-in-training Tom Messenger gets the chance of a lifetime--to race Bonfire, the second son of the Black Stallion. But does an untried kid like Tom have what it takes to make the colt a champion? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Horsetrader : Robert Sangster and the rise and fall of the sport of kings more books like this by Patrick Robinson, Nick Robinson add to wishlist This is the story of the rise and spectacular crash of the thoroughbred racehorse breeding industry which took place during the 1980s. It is a story which runs between Kentucky to New York to Tiperary, Baghdad and Dubai. It features old money as well as new and tells of amazing avarice. In the final reckoning, millions and millions of dollars were ... see all copies from $90.24! new only from $199.78!
5	Adios: the big daddy of harness racing. more books like this by Marie Hill add to wishlist see all copies from $2.99! signed copies \| first editions
6	All-Weather Surfaces for Horses more books like this by Ray Lodge, Susan Shanks add to wishlist Today many riders will work their horses on an artifical surface at some time, and more and more people are thinking about installing artificial surfaces in both public and private facilities. Knowing which surfaces will be most advantageous for the site and the type of use concerned is the first hurdle to clear. This is a guide which answers ... see all copies from $15.84! new only from $25.20!
7	The Kentucky Harness Horse more books like this by Ken McCarr, Larry Evans (Foreword by) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions
8	Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt more books like this by Walter Farley add to wishlist A boy is entrusted to attend the birth, train, and drive a blood bay colt that is the great hope of an aging reinsman who refuses to be reconciled to the fact that sulky-racing has moved from the county fair to the big night time, moneymaking raceways. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
9	Grand National : the official celebration of 150 years more books like this by Anne Holland add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.64! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Guiness book of great jockeys of the flat : a celebration of two centuries of jockeyship more books like this by Michael Tanner, Gerry Cranham add to wishlist This tribute in words and pictures to the top jockeys of the British Turf covers more than 200 years of household names, from Frank Buckle and Fred Archer to Lester Piggott and Pat Eddery. The book contains material from the Jockey Club's archives and includes profiles of more than 40 jockeys and an assessment of today's young riders. Each chapter ... see all copies from $2.53! first editions
11	The Classic Racehorse more books like this by Peter Willett add to wishlist Classic racehorses are those which compete with distinction in classic races where there is a tradition of excellence over middle distances and for three year olds. This book traces the development of the thoroughbred in Britain and other countries where racing and breeding have thrived. Peter Willett is author of "Introduction to the Thoroughbred ... see all copies from $3.32! new only from $180.52! \| first editions
12	Classic horse races : famous moments from the history of the flat,steeplechase and hurdles more books like this by Anne Holland add to wishlist see all copies from $2.53! first editions
13	Duel : the champion's defence more books like this by Richard Dunwoody, Sean Magee add to wishlist Richard Dunwoody is only the fourth jockey in the history of National Hunt racing to have ridden over 1000 winners in Britain. In this book he chronicles the ups and downs of a jockey's life through the 1993/4 season, in which he fought an extraordinary battle with Adrian Maguire for the jockeys' championship. Dunwoody was the reigning champion, ... see all copies from $2.53! signed copies \| first editions
14	Royal Ascot more books like this by Richard Onslow add to wishlist see all copies from $2.53! first editions
15	Dick Francis : steeplechase jockey more books like this by Bryony Fuller add to wishlist This highly illustrated book charts the progress of Dick Francis's career as a leading national hunt jockey. It describes his childhood and the moments which influenced his riding career; following him through the war and his return afterwards to become a professional jockey, riding for some of the most influential owners in the country, and ... see all copies from $2.53! first editions
16	Chasing Around Britain more books like this by John Tyrrel add to wishlist see all copies from $2.53! first editions
17	Horse Racing: The Family Leisure Guide more books like this by Robertson McCarta add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! SVS
18	The Standardbreds more books like this by Barbara J Berry add to wishlist see all copies from $3.75! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19	John McCririck's World of Bett more books like this by J McCririck add to wishlist Between those ancient adversaries, the punter and the bookmaker, stand vast fortunes won and lost, trainers, owners and tipsters. In this book the author reveals the secrets of the betting world - the systems, the personalities, coups and disasters which make gambling such a frenetic business, in horseracing and elsewhere. This book provides ... see all copies from $1.99! SVS
20	Hardly a jockey more books like this by John Hislop add to wishlist see all copies from $14.05! signed copies \| first editions
21	Quest for greatness : a celebration of Lammtarra and the racing season more books like this by Laura Thompson add to wishlist The Derby, the King George and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe are all famous races. This book examines the world of horse racing, exploring its fascination and asking why people value one horse over others. Laura Thompson, author, journalist and racing enthusiast, sets out to examine these issues, using as an ... see all copies from $2.53! first editions
22	The new care and training of the trotter and pacer more books like this by Curt Greene add to wishlist Originally only available through the U.S. Trotting Association, they have now appointed us to distribute this well-respected harness horseman's "bible." Known around the world as the ultimate reference on Standardbred care and training, The New Care and Training of the Trotter and Pacer has proven to be as invaluable as it is popular. Subjects ... see all copies from $99.00! new only from $151.90! \| first editions
23	Derby: The Official Book of the World's Greatest Race more books like this by Alastair Burnet, Tim Neligan add to wishlist Tells the history of the world's greatest flat race - the horses, the jockeys, the day itself. Here is the colour and pageantry of the most important day in the horse-racing calendar. see all copies from $7.48! first editions
24	Little black racing book : the inside track on horse racing more books like this by Tony Stafford add to wishlist Champion tipster Tony Stafford takes an informed look at the world of horse racing. He distils a lifetime of experience and observation into practical advice as to how to get the most from the sport, whether at home or at the track. He explains how to evaluate the form of horses, what to look for in the conformation of the horse, which courses ... see all copies from $2.53! first editions
25	The racehorse trainer. more books like this by Paul Haigh add to wishlist A detailed look at the men and women behind the "sport of kings", with profiles of 21 of the world's best-known and most successful flat-race trainers. Their careers are traced, the reasons for their success analyzed and their achievements chronicled. see all copies from $10.40! first editions

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