Mince Pie for Starters - Softcover

Oaksey, John

 
9780755310678: Mince Pie for Starters

Synopsis

John Oaksey has seen it all in racing, as a jockey, commentator and newspaper reporter. After a lifetime devoted to the sport he recalls the splendid characters, horses and races that have made horseracing the great passion of his life, a passion that he is so brilliantly able to convey to others. One of the most respected and loved people in the sport, partly due to his work with the Injured Jockeys' Fund, John Oaksey has a fund of fascinating and hilarious stories to tell. This book is not just a wonderful self-portrait, it is also a definitive account of racing since the war.

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About the Author

John Oaksey rode more than 200 winners in his riding career, including the Whitbread Gold Cup. He has written on racing for the Daily Telegraph since 1957 and commentated on the sport for ITV and Channel 4 since 1970. He was a founder trustee for the Injured Jockeys Fund.

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