Racehorse by Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Written by the world's bestselling equestrian author, the late Elwyn Hartley-Edwards, "Racehorse" is the ultimate guide to the multi-billion dollar world of horse racing. The extraordinary history of racing is brought to life with stories and images of the world's greatest racehorses, from three foundation sires that led to the development of the 'racing machine', the British Thoroughbred, to the phenomenal Eclipse and modern horse heroes such as Nijinsky, Red Rum, and Desert Orchid.The contributions of the great jockeys are also explored, including living legend and 9-times derby winner Lestor Piggot and the incomparable racing 'superstar' Frankie Dettori. Hartley-Edwards also celebrates the world's most spectacular racecourses and the classic races that make them household names around the world, including the English Derby at Epsom and the Dubai World Cup at Nad A1 Sheba racecourse. Flat racing, steeplechasing, harness racing are all covered in this fascinating and comprehensive guide. It is the ideal gift for racing lovers everywhere.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780749558680 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749558687 |
| Title | Racehorse |
| Author | Elwyn Hartley Edwards |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | AA Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |