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The Grey Horse Richard Burridge

The Grey Horse By Richard Burridge

The Grey Horse by Richard Burridge


$13.69
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Summary

The story of Desert Orchid, currently Britain's favourite racehorse, told from the inside - by his owner. Where he was born, how he was bought, the start of his racing career, his successes, his decision to retire - as well as a complete racing history.

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The Grey Horse: The True Story of Desert Orchid by Richard Burridge

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Table of Contents

Part 1 At the start: the stuff that dreams are made of; useless?; partners; the wizard of Whitsbury; a baptism of fire; a boult from the blue. Part 2 Gathering speed: a cloud of dust; coughing up; trapped nerves; the crash of birch; a bad dream; the shadow of death; going home. Part 3 Hitting the front: dreams of glory; king for a day; staying on; spoiling for a fight; a chapter closes; dog days. Part 4 At full stretch: unbeatable; a day at the races; over the top; the price of success; a national debate; the show goes on. Part 5 Turning for home: a long hot summer; business as usual; a sense of loss; the dying of the light; the last lap; a new life; appendices.

Additional information

GOR004403970
9780451175175
0451175174
The Grey Horse: The True Story of Desert Orchid by Richard Burridge
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
1993-02-25
368
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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