People have been racing horses for thousands of years, all over the
world. Yet horseracing is often presented as an English creation
that was exported, unaltered, to the colonies. This Companion
investigates the intersection of racing and literature, art,
history and finance, casting the sport as the product of
cross-class, cosmopolitan and international influences. Chapters on
racing history and the origins of the thoroughbred demonstrate how
the gift of a fast horse could forge alliances between nations, and
the extent to which international power dynamics can be traced back
to racetracks and breeding sheds. Leading scholars and journalists
draw on original research and firsthand experience to create
portraits of the racetracks of Newmarket, Kentucky, the Curragh,
and Hunter Valley, exposing readers to new racing frontiers in
China and Dubai as well. A unique resource for fans and scholars
alike, reopening essential questions regarding the legacy and
importance of horseracing today.
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