The Derby Stakes
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The History Of The Derby Stakes
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Author : Roger Mortimer
language : en
Publisher: London : Cassell
Release Date : 1962
The History Of The Derby Stakes written by Roger Mortimer and has been published by London : Cassell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Derby (Horse race) categories.
Never Say Die
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Author : James C. Nicholson
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2013-04
Never Say Die written by James C. Nicholson and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04 with History categories.
A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, to see the 175th running of the prestigious Derby Stakes. Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill were in attendance, along with thousands of Britons who were all convinced of the unfailing superiority of English bloodstock and eager to see a British colt take the victory. They were shocked when a Kentucky-born chestnut named Never Say Die galloped to a two-length triumph at odds of 33--1, winning Britain's greatest race and beginning an important shift in the world of Thoroughbred racing. Never Say Die traces the history of this extraordinary colt, beginning with his foaling in Lexington, Kentucky, when a shot of bourbon whiskey revived him and earned him his name. Author James C. Nicholson also tells the stories of the influential individuals brought together by the horse and his victory -- from the heir to the Singer sewing machine fortune to the Aga Khan. Most fascinating is the tale of Mona Best of Liverpool, England, whose well-placed bet on the long-shot Derby contender allowed her to open the Casbah Coffee Club. There, her son met musicians John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison and later joined their band. Featuring a foreword by the original drummer for the Beatles, Pete Best, this remarkable book reveals how an underdog's surprise victory played a part in the formation of the most successful and influential rock band in history and made the Bluegrass region of Kentucky the center of the international Thoroughbred industry.
The Derby Stakes 1780 1997
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Author : Michael Church
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-01-01
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The Romance Of The Derby
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Author : Edward Moorhouse
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1908
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The Blue Ribbon Of The Turf
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Author : James Glass Bertram
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
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In Search Of Running Rein
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Author : Tony Byles
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-04-25
In Search Of Running Rein written by Tony Byles and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Epsom Derby, established back in 1780 for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, is today considered to be the most prestigious of the five Classics of the racing calendar, but there was nothing noble about the notorious Derby held in 1844. Marred by horse switching allegations, false age declarations, devious ownership transferrals and nobbling, it was set to become the most scandalous event in the history of the Turf. Drawing on a wide range of publications, newspaper articles, Jockey Club inquiry documentation and court evidence records, this book traces the web of deceit surrounding the original but subsequently disqualified 1844 Derby winner, Running Rein, and the audacious plan orchestrated by a certain Abraham Levi Goodman to ensure, by any underhand means at his disposal, that the Derby victory would be his, not for the glory of winning but as a monstrous betting coup. Twists and turns abound in the claims, counter-claims and conflicting witness statements when the case goes to trial, as attempts are made to determine the age and identity of the horse purported to be Running Rein, and this intriguing story provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing and betting, where the stakes are high and the unscrupulous are prepared to do anything to protect their own interests, with little regard for the impact of their actions on the reputation of the sport.
The Derby
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Author : Alastair Burnet
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 1993
The Derby written by Alastair Burnet and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Tells the history of the world's greatest flat race - the horses, the jockeys, the day itself. Here is the colour and pageantry of the most important day in the horse-racing calendar.
The Suffragette Derby
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Author : Michael Tanner
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2013-05-21
The Suffragette Derby written by Michael Tanner and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
On Wednesday 4 June 1913, fledgling newsreel cameras captured just over two-and-a-half minutes of neverto-be-forgotten British social and sporting history. The 250,000 people thronging Epsom Downs carried with them a quartet of combustible elements: a fanatical, publicity-hungry suffragette; a scapegoat for the Titanic disaster and the pillar of the Establishment who bore him a personal grudge; a pair of feuding jockeys at odds over money and glory; and, finally, at the heart of the action, two thoroughbred horses - one a vicious savage and one the consummate equine athlete. Taken together, this was a recipe for the most notorious horse race in British history. One hundred years on, this particular Derby Day is remembered for two reasons: the fatal intervention of Emily Davison, a militant suffragette who brought down the King's runner, and the controversial disqualification of Bower Ismay's horse Craganour on the grounds of rough riding - the first and only time a Derby-winner has forfeited its title for this reason. The sensation of Davison's questionable interference in the name of suffrage has overshadowed the outrage of Craganour's disqualification and the intricate reasons behind it. Now, with a view to allowing this scandal the attention it deserves, Michael Tanner replays the most dramatic day in Turf history - and finally uncovers the truth of the Suffragette Derby.
In Search Of Running Rein
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Author : Tony Byles
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2011-04-07
In Search Of Running Rein written by Tony Byles and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Epsom Derby, established back in 1780 for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, is today considered to be the most prestigious of the five Classics of the racing calendar, but there was nothing noble about the notorious Derby held in 1844. Marred by horse switching allegations, false age declarations, devious ownership transferrals and nobbling, it was set to become the most scandalous event in the history of the Turf. Drawing on a wide range of publications, newspaper articles, Jockey Club inquiry documentation and court evidence records, this book traces the web of deceit surrounding the original but subsequently disqualified 1844 Derby winner, Running Rein, and the audacious plan orchestrated by a certain Abraham Levi Goodman to ensure, by any underhand means at his disposal, that the Derby victory would be his, not for the glory of winning but as a monstrous betting coup. Twists and turns abound in the claims, counter-claims and conflicting witness statements when the case goes to trial, as attempts are made to determine the age and identity of the horse purported to be Running Rein, and this intriguing story provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing and betting, where the stakes are high and the unscrupulous are prepared to do anything to protect their own interests, with little regard for the impact of their actions on the reputation of the sport.
The Kentucky Derby Preakness And Belmont Stakes
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Author : Richard Sowers
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-03-11
The Kentucky Derby Preakness And Belmont Stakes written by Richard Sowers and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-11 with History categories.
This is the definitive history of thoroughbred racing's three premier events, which have never before been explored in such detail. This book gives the history of America's classic races from the inaugural Belmont Stakes in 1867 through 2013, identifying which equine participants were truly worthy of lasting acclaim and which were one-hit wonders. Perhaps even more compelling are the stories of the men and women who rode, trained, owned, or bred classic winners, including their exploits on the turf and their triumphs and failures in arenas far removed from horse racing.