The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing: The Illustrated Guide to the World of the Thoroughbred
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Written by acknowledged authorities on the racing scene in the United States, UK, and Australia, and updated to the end of the 2005-06 winter season, this is a definitive work, with every page a visually exciting and information-packed celebration of the sport. Library Journal In this update to the 2007 edition, Mooney (ed., Thoroughbred Times) and Ennor (World Encyclopedia of Horse Racing) offer an unparalleled international look at horse-racing history and practice. Divided into ten chapters, the book first profiles racing's early history on both sides of the Atlantic. A chapter on current customs, organized by nation, follows. Thereafter, chapter segments are devoted to profiling significant races, legendary horses, renowned jockeys, and an alphabetized collection of other exceptional trainers, owners, and breeders. Three concluding chapters are dedicated to subjects like gambling, scandals, and trivia.
