
That's Racing
Mainstream Publishing
Published on 7. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-84018-259-0 (ISBN)
Description
Racing is a sport of infinite variety, stirring abiding memories in its devotees. In That's Racing, published in aid of the International League for the Protection of Horses, forty of the top writers and participants in the sport - including Dick Francis, Clement Freud, Hugh McIlvanney, John Oaksey, Lester Piggott, Brough Scott and Ian Wooldridge, to name just a few - reveal unforgettable moments in their involvement with racing, and the result is a collection of original writing unique in Turf literature. The chapters in this book recall great horses, among them Secretariat, Shergar and Desert Orchid, and famous occasions such as Aldaniti's Grand National, the 1990 Breeder's Cup and the return of Lester Piggott. But they also evoke memories of the less well-known stages on which the great drama of horseracing is played out - including meetings in Cyprus, the Faroes, Norway, Madagascar and the Australian bush!
Reviews / Votes
"All these contributions are original work, and wonderful with it. The editors must be congratulated for having coaxed their colleagues into such superlative action" Racing Post "A superb collection" Cambridge Evening News "An irresistible read for anyone interested in the sport" Manchester Evening News "A gem of a book ... it is all marvellous" Horse and HoundMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
Ill.(some col.).
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
150 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84018-259-0 (9781840182590)
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Persons
Peter O'Sullevan is one of the sport's most respected commentators and the author of the best-selling autobiography Calling the Horses Sean Magee has written a number of books on racing including The Channel 4 Book of Racing.