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ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Cincinnati Magazine taps into the DNA of the city, exploring shopping, dining, living, and culture and giving readers a ringside seat on the issues shaping the region.
Author: Pete AxthelmJockey
Author: Scott A. GruenderPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786428198
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Being a jockey is more than a career, it's a way of life. The glitz and glamour of the show may belie all the time and effort that goes into it, but the life of a jockey entails a great deal of risk, personal sacrifice and hardship. Often viewed as second-rate athletes, partly because of their small size, these riders are in actuality some of the toughest men in the athletic world. Pound for pound, they are unmatched in physical prowess. Controlling and guiding large thoroughbreds requires a great deal of strength and skill. In addition, there is little room for error during the close-run, high-speed races where the necessity of implementing a winning strategy makes the sport mentally as well as physically taxing. This volume provides an in-depth look at the self-employed, independent contractor known as the jockey and the all-encompassing culture of the race track he calls home. The book details the qualities and abilities of the successful jockey, the transitory nature of horse racing, the jockey's constant battle regarding weight, the financial motivation of the sport and the close-knit nature of the profession. Interviews with over 100 jockeys including Hall of Famers Pat Day, Earlie Fires and Russell Baze, add a personal focus and give the reader an inside glimpse into the world of horse racing. The last chapter includes brief biographical sketches of the most influential riders from the last 50 years.
Duel for the Crown
Author: Linda CarrollPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476733228
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A gripping look at the great duel between Affirmed, the last horse to win the Triple Crown—comprised of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes—and his archrival, Alydar. From the moment they first galloped head-to-head in Saratoga Springs, the two chestnut colts showed they were the stuff of racing legend. Alydar, all muscle with a fearsome closing kick, was already the popular favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed, deceptively laid-back streamlined elegance, was powered forward by his steely determination not to settle for second place. In the Sport of Kings, the Triple Crown is the most valued prize, requiring a horse to win not just one race, but three: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. And 1978 would not be just for the record books, but also one of the greatest dramas ever played out in the racing world. There were names to conjure with, worthy of the Sport of Kings. The bloodline of Native Dancer. The teen wonderboy jockey Steve Cauthen. The once unbeatable Calumet Farm—the Damn Yankees of the racing world—now in eclipse and hoping for a comeback. The newcomer Harbor View Farm—owned by brash financier Louis Wolfson, who wouldn’t let even a conviction and a prison sentence for securities violations stand in the way of his dreams of glory. And the racetracks themselves: Belmont, Saratoga, Pimlico. And, of course, Churchill Downs. It has been thirty-five years since Affirmed and Alydar fought for the Triple Crown, thirty-five years when no other horse has won it. Duel for the Crown brings this epic battle to life. Not just two magnificent Thoroughbreds but the colorful human personalities surrounding them, caught up in an ever-intensifying battle of will and wits that lasted until the photo finish of the final Triple Crown race . . . and Alydar and Affirmed leaped into the history books.
And They're Off!
Author: Phil GeorgeffPublisher: Taylor Trade Publications
ISBN: 146166165X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Beloved for his thunderous, commanding voice and affable personality, Phil Georgeff, known as "The Voice of Chicago Racing," holds the world record for calling the most horse races—an astounding 96,131. During his fifty years in the sport, Georgeff brushed shoulders with every great jockey and saw just about every great horse, from 1948 Triple Crown winner Citation to 1973's Secretariat. Part memoir, part historical analysis, and part nostalgic remembrance, this book is the quintessential guide to the history of thoroughbred racing in the twentieth century.
Author: Joe DrapeSport Psychology
Author: Ellis CashmorePublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415253222
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Sport psychology is no longer just an academic subject, it is a discipline studied and applied by all those associated with sport, whether athletes, coaches, journalists or fans. This text concerns key topics in the field of sport psychology.
Affirmed
Author: Lou SahadiPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312628080
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
The descendent of Man o' War and War Admiral, Affirmed won all three stages of the Triple Crown in 1978. Sahadi draws on interviews with jockey Steve Cauthen, the family of owner Louis Wolfson, and many more to tell the story of this courageous horse.
Down to the Wire
Author: Robert J. ShoopPublisher: Russell Dean
ISBN: 9781891954559
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Chock full of insider details to delight the race fan and drama to fire the reader's enthusiasm for the sport, this authoritative history carries rare photographs from private collections. Reveals the agonies and the ecstasies of the lives of the legends of thoroughbred racing.
John Virgo: Say Goodnight, JV - My Autobiography
Author: John VirgoPublisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1786068591
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Famous for his hilarious impersonations of snooker's biggest stars, JV is a household name thanks to his razor-sharp BBC Snooker commentary and the much-loved quiz show Big Break. A fascinating insight into British sporting life, taking readers from John's childhood in Salford, through smoky snooker dens, to tournaments and championships all over the world, as he relives travelling on Concorde, rubbing shoulders with royalty and much more. Admiringly nicknamed 'Mr Perfection', John tells how he overcame adversity to become UK champion, yet also reveals how gambling wrecked his dreams of becoming World Champion, and almost bankrupted him. An affectionate reminder of a time when Britain - and sport - took themselves a little less seriously.
