Author: Con Doyle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780949414236
Category : Racehorse trainers
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Silks and Thoroughbreds
Author: Con Doyle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780949414236
Category : Racehorse trainers
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780949414236
Category : Racehorse trainers
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Thoroughbred #59: Star's Inspiration
Author: Joanna Campbell
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060090510
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Christina gets advice on how to win the Belmont Stakes from a jockey who raced the 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060090510
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Christina gets advice on how to win the Belmont Stakes from a jockey who raced the 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.
City Games
Author: Steven A. Riess
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252062162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Investigative reporters Newfield (NY Daily News) and Barrett (Village Voice) attempt to expose the Koch administration's descent into corruption and criminality. No bibliography. Dealing primarily with the time of the industrial radial city (1870-1960), Riess (history, Northeastern Illinois U.) examines the complex interrelationship and interdependence of sport and the city. He shows how demographic growth, evolving spatial arrangements, social reform, the formation of class and ethnic subcultures, the expansion of urban government, and the rise of political machines and crime syndicates all interacted to influence the development of American sport. Heavily annotated, with many striking bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252062162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Investigative reporters Newfield (NY Daily News) and Barrett (Village Voice) attempt to expose the Koch administration's descent into corruption and criminality. No bibliography. Dealing primarily with the time of the industrial radial city (1870-1960), Riess (history, Northeastern Illinois U.) examines the complex interrelationship and interdependence of sport and the city. He shows how demographic growth, evolving spatial arrangements, social reform, the formation of class and ethnic subcultures, the expansion of urban government, and the rise of political machines and crime syndicates all interacted to influence the development of American sport. Heavily annotated, with many striking bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Become A Winner Claiming Thoroughbred Racehorses
Author: Marino Specogna
Publisher: marino specogna
ISBN: 193794204X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Author provides thoroughbred horse racing secrets and tips on becoming a successful thoroughbred horse owner or handicapper. The author outlines the keys for success in the thoroughbred horse racing industry.
Publisher: marino specogna
ISBN: 193794204X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Author provides thoroughbred horse racing secrets and tips on becoming a successful thoroughbred horse owner or handicapper. The author outlines the keys for success in the thoroughbred horse racing industry.
Thoroughbreds
Author: Dorothy M. Callahan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896862326
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the breed of horse known as thoroughbred and follows a new colt from birth to the day of its maiden race.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896862326
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the breed of horse known as thoroughbred and follows a new colt from birth to the day of its maiden race.
A Killing at the Track
Author: Janet Dawson
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 9780449005316
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Investigator Jeri Howard is fascinated by the beautiful horses and the zealous spectators at stylish Edgewater Downs. But behind the scenes, where the owners, trainers, jockeys, and grooms mingle, life is not so pretty. Someone is terrorizing owner-trainer Molly Torrance with sinister phone threats. Who would be so malicious? Jeri's money is on ambitious jockey Benita Pascal, whom Molly recently fired. But what about great horses suddenly losing races? Or the blonde Jeri spies betting a bundle on the longest of long shots? And what about . . . cold-blooded murder? For when death's dark horse hugs the rail, Jeri gallops to find a ruthless killer.
Publisher: Fawcett Books
ISBN: 9780449005316
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Investigator Jeri Howard is fascinated by the beautiful horses and the zealous spectators at stylish Edgewater Downs. But behind the scenes, where the owners, trainers, jockeys, and grooms mingle, life is not so pretty. Someone is terrorizing owner-trainer Molly Torrance with sinister phone threats. Who would be so malicious? Jeri's money is on ambitious jockey Benita Pascal, whom Molly recently fired. But what about great horses suddenly losing races? Or the blonde Jeri spies betting a bundle on the longest of long shots? And what about . . . cold-blooded murder? For when death's dark horse hugs the rail, Jeri gallops to find a ruthless killer.
The Other Side of Horse Racing
Author: Philip Nork
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781490317946
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Thundering hooves. Shouts and cheers! Quickly spoken words and moments of anticipation. Flashes of the lean creatures as they go by being directed by focused riders in colorful silks. That unmistakable scent of dust and horse. And the lure of money, lots and lots of money.Many people enjoy the sport of horse racing. Then there are the others, those who go too far. Bobby Tucker is one of them. Once he was a casual fan, but then something came over him— 'the fog' is what his father, an ex-gambler himself, called it. 'Your demon' is what someone else tells him he needs to get under control. A friend tells him the truth, “You're an addict, a simple gambling addict and you're sick.”Only one old man, long since dead, can help Bobby understand The Other Side of Horse Racing. But can he escape it?
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781490317946
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Thundering hooves. Shouts and cheers! Quickly spoken words and moments of anticipation. Flashes of the lean creatures as they go by being directed by focused riders in colorful silks. That unmistakable scent of dust and horse. And the lure of money, lots and lots of money.Many people enjoy the sport of horse racing. Then there are the others, those who go too far. Bobby Tucker is one of them. Once he was a casual fan, but then something came over him— 'the fog' is what his father, an ex-gambler himself, called it. 'Your demon' is what someone else tells him he needs to get under control. A friend tells him the truth, “You're an addict, a simple gambling addict and you're sick.”Only one old man, long since dead, can help Bobby understand The Other Side of Horse Racing. But can he escape it?
The General Stud-book
Thoroughbred #38 Down to the Wire
Author: Mary Newhall Andersen
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061066092
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Wonder's Star has returned to Whitebrook Farm, and Christina Reese is thrilled to have him home. Star won't run well for anyone but Christina. Christina is terrified of racing.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061066092
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Wonder's Star has returned to Whitebrook Farm, and Christina Reese is thrilled to have him home. Star won't run well for anyone but Christina. Christina is terrified of racing.
Derby Day
Author:
Publisher: PAINTBOX PRESS
ISBN: 096694335X
Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The history and traditions of the Kentucky Derby, for horse lovers of all ages.--
Publisher: PAINTBOX PRESS
ISBN: 096694335X
Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The history and traditions of the Kentucky Derby, for horse lovers of all ages.--