Secretariat
Accompanied by stunning photographs, here is the behind-the-scenes story of Secretariat—Horse of the Century. A coin toss determined ownership of the yet unborn foal that was to become the first Triple Crown winner in twenty-five years, breaking and still holding all three track records. The author, who was on personal terms with Secretariat's owner, trainers, grooms, and jockey and who photographed "Big Red" throughout his career, gives us this enthralling intimate portrait - the triumphs...
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Secretariat was the best-known and most beloved race horse of the twentieth century. In 1973 his legacy was permanently etched into the consciousness of the world when he won the Triple Crown. Here, Raymond G. Woolfe, Jr. tells the story of Secretariat from the coin toss that sent him to Helen Penny Chenery to his burial at Claiborne Farm, making this the definitive volume for fans of the horse and the sport of horseracing.
\ In and Around Horse CountryIt's a knockout of a racing story, with many photos by the author and a new foreword by Ron Turcotte.\ \ \ \ \ The New Yorkera delight—either to read or just to look at the pictures.\ \ \ Daily Racing Form\ - Joe Hirsch\ If you have taste for a beautiful book, this one's for you.\ \ \ \ \ Roger CarasA first-rate gift book for anyone who loves horses, anyone who loves racing and for sports fans generally.\ \ \ \ \ Dick FrancisAbsolutely beautiful.\ \
