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Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2018
ISBN 10: 191049755XISBN 13: 9781910497555
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2008
ISBN 10: 1905156448ISBN 13: 9781905156443
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. In this paperback edition of his sensational best seller, one of Britain's favourite broadcasters details the thoughts and philosophies that have shaped his life. 'We're only here for a visit' is one of the Scottish firebrand's most determined mantras. Why worry about tomorrow when today can be so much fun. And if anybody tries to get in the way of the action, swat them away. Politicians? Forget it. They're in it for their own ends, not to improve our lives, according to the former Scottish football international who now addresses, in his own inimitable style, more than a million loyal talkSPORT listeners each weekday morning. Traffic wardens, ticket collectors, life-style 'experts' and a whole truckload of other 'jobsworths' are in Brazil's sights in this very funny follow-up to the bestselling There's an Awful Lot of Bubbly in Brazil.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2005
ISBN 10: 1905156170ISBN 13: 9781905156177
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Football's matchday has a unique place in British popular culture. For millions of people connected with the 'Beautiful Game', it is a day of ritual and routine, hope and glory, doom and disaster, anguish and joy - sometimes all at once. In Matchday, Chris Green goes behind the scenes to provide a multi-faceted snapshot of modern football. From plush boardrooms to mud-spattered dressing rooms he tells the unfolding drama of a typical football Saturday via an amazing array of characters. The result is a tale, literally, of blood, sweat and tears; a journey stretching to each corner of the country and every level of football - a search for the heart and soul of a national game. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2005
ISBN 10: 1905156030ISBN 13: 9781905156030
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Michael Schumacher's name is synonymous with Ferrari. His achievements in overhauling Juan Manuel Fangio's record of five Drivers World Championships are the stuff of legend. Seven titles, five with Ferrari, speak loud and clear. But the world's Number One is not a one-man band. His feats are not the result of a singular effort. They are the fruit of amazing exploitation of extraordinary talent by a team as gifted and committed as the man himself. Team Schumacher is the story of men like Willi Weber, Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne, Jean Todt and Luca di Montezemolo. It is a tale of ambitious individuals from diverse backgrounds assembled to achieve a common goal. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2016
ISBN 10: 1910498602ISBN 13: 9781910498606
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Regularly described as 'the best buy in racing', Racing & Football Outlook's guide to the 2016 Flat season is essential reading for all racing fans. The book features interviews with top trainers who profile their horses; detailed results of the previous season; profiles of the RFO's horses to follow; top trainers, jockeys and owners for the new season; a racecourse guide; reports from the training regions; plus top RFO punters Richard Birch, Steve Mellish and Steffan Edwards give their view on the season ahead. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2017
ISBN 10: 1910497290ISBN 13: 9781910497296
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Since it was first published over 30 years ago, Marten Julian's Dark Horses Jumps Guide has been widely recognised as the authoritative source of information on unexposed and unraced talent. The guide is packed with valuable and informed insights on recruits from the Irish point-to-point field, French imports and unexposed and lightly-raced horses with the potential to progress up through the ranks. The guide features: * Premier List - 25 horses which Marten believes will pay their way and reward followers by making a profit to level stakes. * Handicap Specialists - 25 horses which Marten believes start the season from favourable marks and will be placed to win handicaps by their trainers. * Dark Imports - Marten and his network of contacts give you the inside news on new recruits from France and the Irish point-to-point field. * Cheltenham Portfolio - Marten's in-depth analysis of the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and World Hurdle, with recommendations for a Festival ante-post portfolio. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2013
ISBN 10: 1908216964ISBN 13: 9781908216960
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Since it was first published 30 years ago, Marten Julian's Dark Horses Jumps Guide has been widely recognised as the authoritative source of information on unexposed and unraced talent. The guide is packed with valuable and informed insights on recruits from the Irish point-to-point field, French imports and unexposed and lightly-raced horses with the potential to progress up through the ranks. The guide features: * Premier List 25 horses which Marten believes will pay their way and reward followers by making a profit to level stakes; * Handicap Specialists 25 horses which Marten believes start the season from favourable marks and will be placed to win handicaps by their trainers; * Dark Imports Marten and his network of contacts give you the inside news on new recruits from France and the Irish point-to-point field; * Cheltenham Portfolio Marten's in-depth analysis of the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and World Hurdle, with recommendations for the basis of a Festival ante-post portfolio. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2013
ISBN 10: 1908216786ISBN 13: 9781908216786
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Since it was first published 30 years ago, Marten Julian's Dark Horses Annual has been widely recognised as the authoritative source of information on unexposed and unraced talent. The guide is packed with valuable and informed insights on unexposed and lightly-raced horses with the potential to progress up through the ranks. The guide features: * Premier List 25 horses which Marten believes will pay their way and reward followers by making a profit to level stakes. * Handicap Specialists 25 horses which Marten believes start the season from favourable marks and will be placed to win handicaps by their trainers. * The Classic Portfolio Marten's in-depth analysis of the Oaks, Derby, 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas, with recommendations for the basis of an ante-post portfolio. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2017
ISBN 10: 191049741XISBN 13: 9781910497418
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Claude Duval, who retired as The Sun's racing correspondent in October 2016 after 47 years, has a unique insight into the Sport of Kings. He watched all the `greats' in action from Arkle to Frankel and marvelled at the exploits of riding sensations from Lester Piggott to Tony McCoy. He has experienced some hilarious moments on his world-wide journeys and reveals the inner secrets of the turf's top trainers like Sir Henry Cecil, Martin Pipe and Peter Easterby. He was the last surviving member of The Sun from the very first day when Rupert Murdoch started the red-top tabloid in November, 1969. He has previously written widely acclaimed books on Lester Piggott, Willie Carson, Pat Eddery and Tony McCoy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2004
ISBN 10: 1904317707ISBN 13: 9781904317708
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Stephen Kelly's critically acclaimed and revealing biography of Kenny Dalglish has been fully revised to bring up to date the definitive story of one of Britain's greatest footballers. Dalglish expertly assesses both the great man's wonderful playing career and his success and failures in club management, in the process delivering a fitting tribute to a genuinely iconic football figure. 'impeccable' Independent. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2018
ISBN 10: 1910497584ISBN 13: 9781910497586
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Horses In Training is a rarity. On the surface this book contains a mass of tables and information on racing. However its timing, just before the Cheltenham Festival and the start of the new Flat Season is crucial. Perhaps it is the fact that after a long winter, the early spring brings with it the hope of summer months of fabulous racing. Which trainers' young hopefuls will turn into the the princes and princesses they all hope for? The book lists, in alphabetical format, British, Irish and French trainers, their horses, the owner and breeder of each horse, foaling dates of two year olds, and the trainer's address and phone numbers. Fully indexed, it has over 200 pages of statistics. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2007
ISBN 10: 1905156413ISBN 13: 9781905156412
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this sensational new book, one of Britain's favourite broadcasters details the thoughts and philosophies that have shaped his life. 'We're only here for a visit' is one of the Scottish firebrand's most determined mantras. Why worry about tomorrow when today can be so much fun. And if anybody tries to get in the way of the action, swat them away. Politicians? Forget it. They're in it for their own ends, not to improve our lives, according to the former Scottish football international who now addresses, in his own inimitable style, more than a million loyal talk Sport listeners each weekday morning. Traffic wardens, ticket collectors, life-style 'experts' and a whole truckload of other 'jobsworths' are in Brazil's sights in this very funny follow-up to the bestselling There's an Awful Lot of Bubbly in Brazil. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 1996
ISBN 10: 0900611790ISBN 13: 9780900611797
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2016
ISBN 10: 1910498947ISBN 13: 9781910498941
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. Framed within the tribulations of a turbulent year in a racing yard, How's Your Dad? examines the relationship between a father and son. The father, Michael Channon Snr, an arthritic workaholic and a grumpy old bastard, played football at the highest level for over twenty years, scoring crucial goals for the likes of Southampton, Norwich City and most famously, England. Almost uniquely, he followed up this sporting career with another, ultimately scaling the heights of the Racing game. With such an illustrious Father, Michael Channon Jnr had plenty to live up to and though he enjoyed the many benefits of such a connection he felt that pressure, as well as the relative anonymity of always being Mick's son. Vividly and often humourously told, this story is balanced with deeply atmospheric, sometimes darkly dramatic, flashbacks to a youth often misspent. As a small boy Michael Junior is led out on to the pitch at Wembley on Cup Final Day, as a student he finds himself in intensive care after succumbing to his drunken state and the dangers of sleeping on the roof.His promising career as a TV producer is hampered by an untimely fire in the workplace as well as a loss of direction, a direction that once found leads back to where he began, at his Father's side. Rigidly old fashioned and phenomenally short tempered, Michael Senior fosters a love/hate relationship, but in caring for his father in the aftermath of a horrendous car crash Michael Junior poignantly uncovers the hidden feelings every son has for their Dad. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2005
ISBN 10: 1905156162ISBN 13: 9781905156160
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. Arkle. Four decades after he raced, his name continues to reverberate in the folk memory of horseracing. Every true jumping fan still goes misty-eyed at the mention of the horse known simply as Himself. In the Racing Post favourite racehorse poll in 2004, he won as emphatically as he had won so many big races. But he has long been more than just a famous racehorse. He was - and remains - a national hero in his native Ireland and an equine icon the world over. There has never been a horse to match him, in racing record or in the public affection. This wonderful new book celebrates the greatest of all chasers in words and in a superb collection of photographs and paintings, many never previously published. It is a fitting tribute to the horse of whom the Racing Post wrote: We have not seen his like since - and nor are we ever likely to.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2008
ISBN 10: 190515657XISBN 13: 9781905156573
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Brough Scott has been inspired by horses. As a professional jockey he rode them in the Grand National and at Cheltenham. As a writer and broadcaster, he has followed the racing game as far afield as Australia, Argentina, Hong Kong and Japan but for him it has always been the horses that have been at the heart of it all. In this collection of his writings over the last 40 years, he puts them centre stage. No one has ever written about the racehorse the way he does. Whether actually in the saddle on Red Rum, in the stable with Shergar, at the fences with Denman, or inflight with Motivator, he gives us a unique understanding of the equine athlete and those around it. He takes us up the gallops at Newmarket, on to the Moors at Middleham, into the Forest of Chantilly and across the Curragh Plain. He stands in the foaling box and at the winning post. He goes where only the gallopers go. No one who likes horses or racing should miss it. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2018
ISBN 10: 191049772XISBN 13: 9781910497722
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One of racing's best loved families, opens up about life in the sport. Michael Scudamore, the patriarch of a racing dynasty, rode in 16 consecutive Grand Nationals including the 1957 renewal, which he famously won on Oxo. Peter Scudamore was a record-breaking eight-time Champion Jockey and now assists his partner Lucinda Russell, with whom they trained 2017 Grand National winner, One For Arthur. Tales from the saddle in the 50s and 60s from Michael make remarkable reading especially interspersed with those from the 80s and 90s from Peter. Tom Scudamore, one of the current leading jockey's, brings experience of riding today and together with stories from his father and grandfather, a fascinating new light is shed on the National Hunt game. This was a unique undertaking involving a unique family and will be a joy to read for every jumps racing fan. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2006
ISBN 10: 1905156243ISBN 13: 9781905156245
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a tale about a boy from the back streets of Glasgow who rose from being a fanatical Celtic fan to leading Scotland's World Cup attack with Kenny Dalglish. It is also the tale of a bon viveur, a 'champagne charlie' who lives life to the full. With a shock of curly ginger hair and feet of fire, Brazil was to shine at Ipswich under the wing of Sir Bobby Robson. It coincided with the Suffolk club's most successful ever era, culminating in winning the UEFA Cup in 1981. Following an early retirement because of a back injury, Brazil forged a new career in the media where his insight and keen sense of humour took him to the heights as a football presenter and commentator on TV and as the star of talkSPORT's award-winning radio show The Sports Breakfast. Funny and controversial by turns, There's An Awful Lot of Bubbly in Brazil will entertain and amuse all followers of football as well as the multitude of fans of his radio show. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2005
ISBN 10: 1905156189ISBN 13: 9781905156184
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The two-mile steeplechaser is the most exciting equine athlete on the planet. Half a ton of horse set to carry a rider over twelve 5ft fences at almost 40mph. Moscow Flyer, twice winner of Cheltenham's Champion Chase, is the most exciting of them all. Moscow Flyer: Flying to Success is much more than just the portrait of the greatest Irish jumper since the legendary Arkle. Jesse Harrington's account of the horse's journey from a small farm in Limerick to the Cheltenham winner's enclosure pulls together a cast of characters and a chain of circumstance which become a living metaphor for current Irish life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2008
ISBN 10: 1905156561ISBN 13: 9781905156566
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When you think of Mick Fitzgerald, you might think of his masterful ride on Rough Quest to win the 1996 Grand National, or his interview with Des Lynam live on BBC afterwards: After that, Des, even sex is an anti-climax. You might think of his victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Champion Chase, the Triumph Hurdle or the Hennessy Gold Cup because, as one of the most accomplished jump jockeys ever to throw his leg over a saddle, Fitzgerald has just about done it all. In Better Than Sex, Fitzgerald tells his story with a candidness that is both rare and refreshing. He provides a unique insight into life as a jockey, the struggles, the temptations, the victories, the celebrations. He tells openly of his failed marriage, of riding for the Queen, and about how the racing game has changed irrevocably during the 19 years since he crossed the Irish Sea. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2018
ISBN 10: 1910497738ISBN 13: 9781910497739
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The hugely popular 2019 annual from the Racing Post contains all the best stories of 2018 and a look ahead to 2019. Stunningly illustrated throughout by award-winning photographer Edward Whitaker, this is a must-have for any horse racing fan. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2004
ISBN 10: 1904317456ISBN 13: 9781904317456
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nobody has ever come close to matching Mick Channon's astonishing feats in a double sporting life that has seen him go from scoring dozens of goals for England to preparing top thoroughbreds as a racehorse trainer. Born in a tiny thatched cottage on Salisbury Plain, the footballer now owns one of the most illustrious racing stables in England, which he bought from the Queen. His heart-warming story takes him from Southampton to Manchester City to Norwich and from Wembley to Ascot, and takes in: FA & League Cup Final winner's medals; five years under four different England managers; eleven years boozing and gambling at the Dell; half-crippled on the soccer scrapheap; training more than 100 winners in a single Flat racing season. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2008
ISBN 10: 1905156472ISBN 13: 9781905156474
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 500 Greatest Gambles and Gamblers takes you from the woman who lost GBP 3 million in one year's gambling (don't panic, she could afford it!) to the man who won a GBP 1 million for 50p; from the day Frankie Dettori nearly bankrupted the bookies, to the bookie who quit the business because he'd won so much from one man. It takes you from the flamboyant, eccentric, fearless punter, Dorothy Paget, Queen of the Turf in the Thirties, Forties and Fifties, whose Golden Miller was the first genuinely great Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, to the flamboyant, eccentric, fearless punter Harry Findlay, whose Denman is the latest genuinely great Cheltenham Gold Cup winner. Great gambles and gamblers, leviathans of the punt, wonderful wagers - they never fail to fascinate those of us for whom a tenner each way is a significant outlay, and this book will gather together more of them than you could shake a betting slip at. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2017
ISBN 10: 1910497282ISBN 13: 9781910497289
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The 33rd edition of the highly regarded guide to two year olds by Steve Taplin. The book profiles around 1,500 two year olds each year, and of particular importance to the punter are the author's perceptive pedigree assessments gathered in pre-season interviews. Steve Taplin is well known and trusted by trainers in the UK and Ireland, and they are therefore happy to give him the inside line on their best horses. The book also includes a foreword from a leading trainer. Laid out in an easy-to-use A-Z format by trainer the book also features a wealth of detailed statistics - stallion references, racing trends, indexes to sires and dams, star two year olds, bloodstock assessments and much more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2009
ISBN 10: 1905156642ISBN 13: 9781905156641
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Here you will find the most significant events of half a millennium set out on the very date on which they occurred, along with a veritable treasure trove of births, deaths, achievements, records, feats, unusual happenings, comic capers, worthwhile words and notable turf topics. As racing is a sport in which the participants seem always to be looking towards tomorrow and the next race, this book put events into perspective and will act as an aide memoire so that when you read or dip into it and spot an entry which interests or intrigues you, you will firstly enjoy recalling what it was and, secondly, express surprise that it was either so recent or, and this is more likely, so long ago. Don't cheat and look it up - when was Shergar kidnapped? When did Arkle last race? When did Lester Piggott retire for the first time? When did Frankie Dettori ride all seven winners at Ascot? When did Ascot racecourse first open for business? You'll find all the answers inside, along with thousands more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2006
ISBN 10: 1905156200ISBN 13: 9781905156207
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. For ten years Danny Wallace has been coping with the despair and acute frustration that comes after being diagnosed with an incurable illness. The former Southampton, Manchester United and England winger, stricken by multiple sclerosis, has days when he can hardly move or talk. As a player, Wallace was famous for his blistering speed. Now, walking with his sticks for just a few hundred yards will often exhaust him. And yet here is a man who intends to complete the gruelling London Marathon, however long it takes him. Danny Boy is by turns harrowing and inspirational, both a wonderfully life-enhancing story of courage in the face of adversity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2003
ISBN 10: 190431726XISBN 13: 9781904317265
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Jimmy Frost first entered the record books in 1972 when he became the youngest jockey ever to ride a point-to-point winner, aged just 13. Devon born and bred, he has become the endearingly popular face of West Country racing, scaling the heights of the 1989 Grand National with Little Polveir, and Cheltenham Festival glory, and endured the subsequent confidence shattering fate losing the big rides. This is a frank account of an extraordinary upbringing, his reign as the gymkhana king, his domination of the point-to-point scene and his voyage of self discovery in New Zealand. His story is also an amusing account of the highs and lows of being a farmer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2018
ISBN 10: 1910497525ISBN 13: 9781910497524
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Welcome to the Racing Post Royal Ascot Guide 2018, the new 208-page book from the best team in the business and packed with all the information you need to get ready for the five-day summer spectacular. This guide features an in-depth look at all 30 races across the five days, accompanied by a host of tips, betting pointers and analysis to help you find those all-important winners. Along with profiles of the leading horses, we also have the lowdown on the top trainers and jockeys - all with handy tips on how to make money following them at Royal Ascot. The draw, the handicaps, the trends and the international challenge are also considered by the Racing Post's team of experts as they weigh up the factors that make the difference at Flat racing's most prestigious and competitive fixture. We don't forget the social side either, which is more important at Royal Ascot than any other race meeting, as we focus on the fashion trends, the places to see and be seen, and lots of advice on how to make the best of a day at the races. From high society and high fashion to high-octane excitement on the track, Royal Ascot has it all. And the Racing Post Royal Ascot Guide 2018 is the perfect companion. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2002
ISBN 10: 190431709XISBN 13: 9781904317098
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. In February 1999, customs officers seized 472 kilos of cocaine with a street value of #61 million from a lock-up garage in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, and a farm in Middlesex. Eleven people were arrested, from Britain, Colombia and Brazil. So began a Customs and Excise investigation, Operation Extend, which only became known to the public in June 2002. In all 15 people were convicted worldwide in a case which featured five separate trials, one which lasted 14 months, the second-longest criminal trial in UK legal history. This book reveals how the drugs smuggling organization uncovered by Operation Extend used betting and bookmakers to launder the money from their illegal drugs sales. How far the tentacles of the organization reached into the sport of kings is only just coming to light. The author is the journalist who broke the story in the Racing Post and who wrote an in-depth analysis of corruption within horseracing for the Observer Sports Monthly.
Published by Raceform Ltd, United Kingdom, Newbury, 2004
ISBN 10: 190431774XISBN 13: 9781904317746
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Len Shackleton never won a thing in his seventeen-year career - not a League Championship medal, not an FA Cup medal, not even a medal for topping the old Second Division. Not only that, but 'Shack' collected only five England caps. His legion of admirers regard that as an insult to the outstanding ability of this unusual footballer, but many will have to take their word for it because little or no film exists of the great man in action. Yet, half a century after he stopped playing, Len Shackleton remains a legend, particularly in Bradford, Newcastle and Sunderland where fans preserve precious memories of his magical ball control and outrageous showmanship. They insist he would have been a sensation in today's game. But would he? That is one of the intriguing questions Colin Malam attempts to answer in this fascinating biography. Was The Clown Prince more Prince than Clown? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.