Obsessed by Richard Dunwoody
For many years, Richard Dunwoody was at the forefront of National Hunt racing, winning the big three races - the Grand National, the Champion Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. But he became best known for his partnership with Desert Orchid on whom he won seven races. He talks about his partnerships with trainers like Martin Pipe and David Nicholson, as well as his rivalries with other leading jockeys. In this memoir, Dunwoody reveals how his obsession to win meant he would punish himself for his mistakes and even forced his wife to take an overdose. He admits he was a danger to himself and to those around him. Now, having retired, he is looking to start again.
A brutally frank confessional, this is a compulsive read - Racing PostI have never read a more brutally honest volume by a sportsman.. A remarkable glimpse into the mind of a true champion - Robin Oakley, SpectatorA compulsive study of the danger of addiction - Paul Kimmage, Sunday IndependentAn astonishingly frank account of the pressures - real or imagined - on a top sportsman ... A contribution to racing's literature worthy of the man - Alastair Down, Racing PostSearingly honest ... This compelling book leaves an indelible impression - Jonathan Powell, Sunday TimesA compelling account ... Obsessed is a brave monument to a man who never lacked courage - Andrew Longmore, Independent on SundayThe havoc he wreaks on himself and those around him ... makes for extraordinary reading - Simon Barnes, The TimesHis cathartic autobiography...is a haunting story, skilfully told - Alan Lee, The Times
Born in Belfast in 1964, Richard Dunwoody made his debut under Rules in 1982, and went on to win all the major races, becoming the most successful jockey of all time when he overhauled Peter Scudamore's record of 1678 winners.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747264897 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747264899 |
| Title | Obsessed |
| Author | Richard Dunwoody |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2001-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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