The Little Book of Horse Racing
Author | : Anne Holland |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2014-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780750958288 |
ISBN-13 | : 0750958286 |
Rating | : 4/5 (286 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Little Book of Horse Racing written by Anne Holland and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term 'gee-gee' comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, details of classic races, famous riders, racing records, amusing anecdotes and criminal goings-on. A compendium of the fascinating, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Horse Racing can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.