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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Equestrian & animal sports
On May 4, 1968, Dancer's Image crossed the finish line at Churchill
Downs to win the 94th Kentucky Derby. Yet the jubilation ended
three days later for the owner, the jockey and the trainers who
propelled the celebrated thoroughbred to victory. Amid a firestorm
of controversy, Dancer's Image was disqualified after blood tests
revealed the presence of a widely used anti-inflammatory drug with
a dubious legal status. Over forty years later, questions still
linger over the origins of the substance and the turmoil it
created. Veteran turfwriter and noted equine law expert Milt Toby
gives the first in-depth look at the only disqualification in Derby
history and how the Run for the Roses was changed forever.
In the late eighteenth century, in the bustling city streets of
Louisville, began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has
transcended centuries. Follow Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the
history of the world's most famous racing venue, which
revolutionized the "Sport of Kings" and created the Kentucky Derby,
Kentucky Oaks and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales
of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie
McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic Barbaro. Churchill
Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts how various
financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel wagering, the
construction of the famed twin spires and the age of television
transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize
today.
"This phrase book is a gem for those Spanish and English speakers
who need help with communicating with each other and struggle to
find the right words. It's a fantastic idea for the polo community
and I am sure will become a regular on the book shelves and in the
pockets of many grooms and owners. A most welcome contribution to
the polo world." - Margie Brett, founder and publisher of Polo
Times. "Ramon is the philosopher of the pampas. An incredible book
for everyone in the polo industry and great entertainment at the
same time." - John Horswell, UK coach.
This is a tale of Ashdon Scriven's life, a professional polo
player. It will tell of many of the fantastic polo ponies that
helped shape his career. It is also a tale of the many young ladies
that passed through it, however long or short their stay and
changed it, some for better some for the worse.
"Feel-good, laugh out loud funny, yet also deeply moving..." "The
way Grace has written about her mental health issues and woven it
around the story is inspirational and will strike a chord with many
readers" The comical tales of a new mum on her journey from
post-natal depression to the dawning of her self-worth as she
discovers adventure, friendship and the healing power of horses.
Join Grace as she battles her negative thought patterns and fears
amongst a backdrop of eccentric characters, pampered farm animals
and the glorious Yorkshire countryside. Wisdom comes from
unexpected sources leading Grace to a psychological and spiritual
awakening of the true meaning of motherhood. While an elderly,
opinionated pony teaches her how to love her daughter, a scary
young sports horse teaches her how to relax and enjoy life again.
Just watch out for the goats... For fans of James Herriot and Ruby
Ferguson's Jill books, The Yard is a hilarious and heart-warming,
joy to read.
Here, for the first time, is the story of how America's first
national resort gave birth to, then nurtured, its first national
sport, introducing the country to a parade of champions and their
spectacular supporting characters. To experience this adventure is
to see why the Saratoga Race Course, America's oldest major sports
facility remains one of its most beloved and most successful.
They're Off! is as much a social history as it is sports history.
Edward Hotaling opens with a little-known visit by the first famous
tourist, George Washington, who tried to buy the place he called
"the Saratoga Springs". Soon the pursuit of happiness at our
original vacationland helped redefine America. Even at the height
of the Civil War, the country's first organized sport was launched
on a national scale.
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