Tales From the Turf
Reflections from a Life in Horseracing
Sinopsis
Britain and Irelands Top 100 Racehorses of All Time author Robin Oakley takes us on a canter through the colourful world of horseracing.
Join him as he shares evocative personal stories of being there at racing legends key moments, such as Frankie Dettori riding seven winners in a day at Ascot. He debates whether jockeys are sportsmen or masochists – jump jockeys can expect a fall on average every 13 rides – and reminisces about unusual achievements, including trainer Sirrell Griffiths Cheltenham Gold Cup win after milking his 100 cows that morning.
Tales From the Turf is an extraordinary account from the Spectators long-running Turf columnist, and a man for whom horseracing is a lifetimes passion.
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Ficha Técnica
Editorial: Icon Books
ISBN: 9781906850678
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 07/11/2013
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