This is the definitive history of thoroughbred racing's three premier events, which have never before been explored in such detail. This book gives the history of America's classic races from the inaugural Belmont Stakes in 1867 through 2013, identifying which equine participants were truly worthy of lasting acclaim and which were one-hit wonders. Perhaps even more compelling are the stories of the men and women who rode, trained, owned, or bred classic winners, including their exploits on the turf and their triumphs and failures in arenas far removed from horse racing.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"recommended"-Booklist; "unusual in scope and coverage...recommended"-Choice; "for reference or a thorough history on this famed sports topic...this work is the leading book in this field...unlikely to be surpassed...exhaustive and exceptionally detailed material"-Henry Berry.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
101 photos, appendices, bibliography, index
Maße
Höhe: 279 mm
Breite: 216 mm
Dicke: 27 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-7698-5 (9780786476985)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Richard Sowers has spent most of his professional career as a sports journalist and author. He lives in suburban Atlanta.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ?vi
Foreword by Steve Haskin
Preface ?2
Introduction ?3
1867-1869: A Ruthless Beginning ?9
1870-1879: Baltimore and Louisville Join the Party ?12
1880-1889: A Select Few Rule the Classics ?25
1890-1899: The Preakness Surfaces in Brooklyn ?40
1900-1909: The Preakness Returns to Its Roots ?53
1910-1919: East Meets West ?69
1920-1929: "Three Big Events of the Year" ?88
1930-1939: Five Belmonts for Belair ?110
1940-1949: Streetcars and Superstars ?132
1950-1959: The "Gray Ghost" Brings Turf to Television ?157
1960-1969: Dramatic Duels and Controversy ?184
1970-1979: Racing's Greatest Decade ?210
1980-1989: A Drought Begins ?239
1990-1999: From Lukas to Baffert ?273
2000-2009: Goodbye to Decades of Derby Logic ?308
2010-2013: The Long Drought Continues ?346
Appendix I: Resumes ?363
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Appendix II: A Racing Miscellany ?411
Bibliography ?462
Index ?481
