Valley of the Racehorse
Valley of the Racehorse
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Valley of the Racehorse by Robin Oakley
Lambourn is the home of racing, rivalled only by Newmarket, with over 1500 racehorses bassed there. In Robin Oakley's evocative account of a year in the life of this village, he reveals the way the racing world works. Talking to trainers, jockeys, stable lads and even the local pub landlord, he presents the great characters that make racing what it is - people like Jenny Pitman, Charlie Brooks, Jamie Osborne as well as those almost unknown beyond the village such as Eddie Fisher who prepares the training grounds. Oakley shows how close to reality the novels of Jilly Cooper and Dick Francis really are.
A shrewd and searching behind-the-scenes report on the everyday life of Lambourn - ObserverEntertaining and interesting - Scotland on SundayA splendid account of Lambourn - John Oaksey, SpectatorRobin Oakley has faultlessly sketched the mood and character of the place.. Thoroughly recommended - Racing PostIf you need to buy a book for a racing nut this Christmas, look no further. It's an absolute gem. - Eastern Daily PressCompelling ... A fascinating account of the rigours of the racing year from trainers, stable staff, jockeys and even the local pub landlord - Country LifeA delightful little book about the Berkshire village where horses matter more than people - Sunday Telegraph
Robin Oakley was educated at Oxford University and after working for several newspapers he became political editor of The Times in 1986. Since 1992 he has been political editor of the BBC. In 1995 he began a weekly column on his greatest love, racing, for the Spectator. He is married and has two children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747217831 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747217831 |
| Title | Valley of the Racehorse |
| Author | Robin Oakley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2000-09-21 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |