Richard Hughes is not only one of horseracing's most successful and talented riders but also one of sport's most unlikely success stories. In this sensational autobiography, Hughes gives a frank and honest account of a top rider's battle with his own mind and body. Too tall and heavy to be a jockey but too talented a horseman to be anything else, Hughes talks in detail about his life as a top jockey, his descent into prolonged and deep alcoholism, and his constant battle to keep his weight down. Shocking but also uplifting, A Weight Off My Mind is the engrossing story of a man who has overcome extreme personal trauma to become a racing superstar. For fans of racing and readers new to the sport, it offers a turbulent ride.
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RICHARD HUGHES is one of the leading Flat jockey's of his generation. He also writes a weekly column for the Racing Post.
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By A. Knowles
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A very well written and thought provoking book. Ricahrd Hughes is very honest about his problems with alcohol and this book would really inspire and help any alcoholics especially those starting with the AA. Even a non racing fan with drinking problems would be able to relate to this book. A fascinating insight into the life of a top jockey and I thoroughly recommend this book to all horse racing fans.
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By Grace Garvey
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I grew up on The Curragh in the 80s and in reading the first part of this book has brought back so many memories for me down to hving worked with some of the horses mention albeit later on in the breeding careers...it will make you laugh and cry....an excellent book ......
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By N Simpson
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This a rivoting read and an absoloute must for anyone interested in racing.It gives a very good and close insight into the life of one of the best and most successful jockey's the sport as seen.
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It goes to show what rue grit and determination can do and what an amazing talent you are brilliant
It goes to show what rue grit and determination can do and what an amazing talent you are brilliant
By mogs
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Frank and sincere content feel like Richard is a close friend now . It must be hard to open up like this to strangers but it makes him human.
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a fantastic insight into the world of horseracing and the sacrif could not put it down ices the jockeys have to make
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Good read. Great jockey.
Interesting inside view of a jockeys every day life, its tough, & you have to be dedicated to make it at the top level.
Interesting inside view of a jockeys every day life, its tough, & you have to be dedicated to make it at the top level.
By Trigger309
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A brutally honest and fascinating insight into the life of a top top jockey. I highly recommend it, great read
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Honest and to the point.
A very honest and to the point book. Showed what a struggle and how hard Richard Hughes had to work to make his way as a top flat jockey.
Published 3 months ago by J B
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wonderful
what a journey richard has taken i dont think we realise the pressure that jockeys put themselves under great book
Published 4 months ago by bridget gissing
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A racing fans dream.
One of the best racing autobiogs I have read. Thoughtful. insightful and highly informative. All the usual racing bits plus an amazingly honest, self-effacing and candid... Read more
Published 4 months ago by nigel woolliscroft
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Richard hUGHES AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Christmas present for a horse-racing enthusiast. Very interesting story and easy read.
What more can I say except good choice.
What more can I say except good choice.
Published 4 months ago by rudyjudy
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Great inciteful book !!
Really enjoyed this book, amazing to see the real world in which a jockey lives, must read!! Great work hughesy!!
Published 4 months ago by Chris Sumser
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Fascinating Read
Really interesting insight into one of flat racing's top jockeys career and the physical and health challenges he has had to overcome. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr David Carstairs
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Excellent
I bought this book for my father and he has not put it down. I think that says it all.
Published 5 months ago by C. mc Ateer
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Cant put down reading amazing story
I bought this for my huband who is an avid race goer and gambler, he has read it from cover to cover in one week. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Edwina Winter
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