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Form - My Autobiography (Paperback)
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Form - My Autobiography (Paperback)
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THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR
Kieren Fallon was one of the world's greatest jockeys, but his
career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his
powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all. 'The most eagerly
anticipated racing autobiography for many years' Greg Wood,
Guardian As a jockey, Kieren Fallon had a unique rapport with his
horses, often coaxing them to victory when others had struggled.
His skill and commitment made him a punter's favourite. His
magnificent record, which saw him crowned Champion Jockey on six
occasions, ensured he became one of racing's biggest stars. But
that was only ever part of the story. Having come over to the UK
from Ireland to make his name, Fallon's combative nature brought
him to the attention of the racing authorities. When he dragged a
rival jockey off his mount in 1994, he began a series of run-ins
that would eventually see him on trial in the Old Bailey, accused
of race fixing. Although the judge eventually ruled that there was
no case to answer, the damage to his career and reputation had been
done. In Form, Kieren Fallon provides a searingly honest account of
his life, and the pressures he faced to get to the top of his
sport, where winning was never enough, and where relaxation came in
the shape of a bottle of vodka or a meal that had to be 'flipped'
immediately to ensure he maintained his weight. He worked with some
of the best trainers and won all the biggest races, but true
happiness only ever really came to him when he was on the back of a
horse - a joy that he still feels now that he has retired from
racing as he rides work early in the morning. Brutally honest as
well as entertaining, this is a unique sporting memoir.
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