The Scots and the Turf - Racing and Breeding - The Scottish Influence (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition)

The Scots & The Turf tells the story of the amazing contribution made to the world of Thoroughbred horse racing by the Scots and those of Scottish ancestry, past and present, including 2017's Grand National winner One for Arthur.Throughout the years, this contribution has been across the board, from jockeys to trainers and owners as well as some superb horses. Currently, Scotland has a great ambassador in Mark Johnston, who has resurrected Middleham in North Yorkshire as one of the country's foremost training centres, while his jumping counterpart Alan King, the son of a Lanarkshire farmer, is now based outside Marlborough. The greatest lady owner of jumpers in recent years was Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, while Stirling-born Willie Carson was five-times champion jockey on the Flat.These are, of course, familiar names to any racing enthusiast but they represent just a small part of the Scottish connection that has influenced the Sport of Kings down the years. Recognition of the part played by those from north of the Border is long overdue and The Scots & The Turf now sets the record straight with a fascinating account of those who have helped make horse racing into the fabulous spectacle it is today.

General

Imprint:	Black And White Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2017
Authors:	Alan Yuill Walker
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	386
Edition:	2nd Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78530-141-4
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Equestrian & animal sports > Horse racing > General
LSN:	1-78530-141-1
Barcode:	9781785301414

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