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Warriors on Horseback - The Inside Story of the Professional Jockey (Paperback)
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Warriors on Horseback - The Inside Story of the Professional Jockey (Paperback)
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Ever ridden a 1,500 pound thoroughbred horse that travels at speeds
of up to 45 mph? Discover what it takes to be a professional
jockey, the dangers and challenges they face each day. Winner of
the prestigious Dr. Tony Ryan literary prize for books on horse
racing A remarkable and riveting insight into the lives of jockeys.
Jockeys who earn a living race riding on racehorses are a
incredible group. They are fiercely competitive on the racecourse
but enjoy a tribal kinship in the weighing room. The minimum
requirements for long-term success are courage, skill, athleticism
and an intuitive understanding of how to 'get a tune' out of a
horse. This book celebrates these warriors on horseback, both the
old and the new, highlighting the headline performers for jump
racing and flat racing in the last five centuries - male and female
and from around the globe - as well as taking the reader on a
behind-the-scenes look at the lifestyle of professional jockeys in
the 21st century.The book takes a tour of Aintree's weighing room,
tracks a day in the life of a Derby-winning jockey and investigates
the twin challenges faced by jockeys: inevitable injuries and 24/7
weight management. The book also looks back at historical events
where jockeys have made the headlines, including: the scandal of
jockey Sam Chifney, Lord Bunbury and the Prince of Wales; Captain
Becher and his attempt to negotiate Aintree's formidable fences
during the Grand National's inaugural running; Fred Archer, who
committed suicide in the mists of mental and physical misery; Red
Pollard's partnership with the great American horse, Seabiscuit;
Bob Champion, who recovered from cancer to win the Grand National,
and Frankie Dettori's magnificent seven wins in one day at Ascot.
Dettori is just one of the more recent jockeys featured; others
include Lester Piggott, Bill Shoemaker, Scobie Breasley, Julie
Krone, John Francome and Tony McCoy. The book features quotes and
insights from eminent jockeys and racing insiders, people who know
the profession and the sport; and is illustrated with captivating
images from the world of horseracing. Foreword by Bob Champion MBE,
former jump jockey and Grand National winner.
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