Horse of a Different Colour by James D Squires
When Jim Squires set up shop as a horse breeder in Kentucky, no one held out much hope for him making a living at it. As the editor of the Chicago Tribune, Squires had overseen a staff that won seven Pulitzer Prizes in eight years, but that wasn't enough to save his job in a management shake up. Consoled by a hefty severance payment, he decided to take up professionally what had been a passion of his for twenty years - raising horses. Squires had successfully raised jumpers and equine athletes, but now he was heading to thoroughbred country. Horse of a Different Colour is Squires' rollicking tale of how a novice in the world of Kentucky horse culture did more than merely stay in business; He brought together the stallion and mare who would produce the winner of the most famous race of all, the Kentucky Derby. And at the centre of all the commotion is a remarkable horse, Monarchos, the grey colt blessed with extraordinary speed and the making of a hero.
'Squires, who displays a genuine love of his horses, chronicles his roller-coaster journey through the breeding and racing worldThere are fascinating insights into the behind-the-scenes deals between buyer and seller...in a class above most racing tales' - INDEPENDENT 'I loved this book and laughed all night' - Jane Smiley 'Get ready for a wonderful ride' - Bob Greene, Chicago Tribune
Jim Squires has been breeding and raising horses in Kentucky since 1990. From 1981 to 1989 he was the Pulitzer Prize-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780751536836 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751536830 |
| Title | Horse of a Different Colour |
| Author | James D Squires |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2004-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 298 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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