A Day at the Races

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'I have not come across a book like this before. Yes, I have seen weighty tomes with price tags to match, but this is an accessible, well-written and meticulously researched history of racing that deserves to sell in the thousands.



'A fascinating history of the sport. Many of us who enjoy racing know a fair bit about its origins, but this is the best book I've read for taking the reader through a journey right from the first race run under rules... The book is made up of a series of short essays on key moments in racing's history making A Day at the Races excellent to dip in and out of. Saying that, I found myself being drawn in by each short chapter as interesting facts and moments were revealed.



'It's impossible not to learn massive amounts every time you pick the book up. Did you know that before the invention of the electric telegraph, at least one result of the St Leger was transported to Manchester by dogs trained to hunt by trail?' -- John Anthony * Racing Ahead Magazine, Language and Literature Books * 'A very engaging and informative journey through racing centuries'



-- David Ashforth * Author and Racing Journalist * 'If you're a fan of racing under any code or any discipline, this is a book that you'll enjoy.' * Fitzdares Times * 'Dr May's innovative approach to the telling of racing's history is a real treasure trove for all racing fans.' * The Racing Forum * 'It's a highly entertaining, engrossing read which is more than just a colourful history lesson on the sport of kings. The depth of research is staggering and I learned so much.' -- Mike Cattermole, TV presenter * Channel 4 Racing & Sky Sports Racing * 'Peter May's enthusiasm is infectious; his research is phenomenal.'



-- Henrietta Knight * Owner and Horse Trainer * It's a pleasure to report that Peter May's new book A Day at the Races has successfully achieved the feat of encapsulating the sport's key horses, people and events in a highly readable way. Moreover, he's not fallen into the trap of being victim to too much extraneous detail and doesn't get bogged down with a fixation for dates.



What May has done is pen over 130 essays, presented in chronological order, of events and participants which have shaped the turf. A thoroughly entertaining read. -- Mike Deasy * The Racing Hub * A comprehensive retelling of a rich racing history... The books racing snapshots are insightful and the anecdotes entertaining, and although the book is ideal for reading in snippets, once you delve into its contents you may find it hard to put down.



-- Catherine Macrae * The Racing Post *