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- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Courage and camaraderie were evident as the forty horses and riders lined up for the awesome race at Aintree, Liverpool, on 7 April 2001. Read the first page
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Courage and camaraderie were evident as the forty horses and riders lined up for the awesome race at Aintree, Liverpool, on 7 April 2001. Read the first page
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Format:Hardcover
A beautifully presented colour book, from the history of steeplchasing in Ireland 250 years ago, to the key trainers that punctuate National Hunt today. Additional chapters include the Grand National, HM The Queen Mother as an owner, and Maryland National Hunt Club. The photographs are beautiful and varied. Highly recommended.
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Steeplechasing is the alternative to flat racing in Ireland (where it was invented) and Britain, but has not generally flourished elsewhere. France, Australia, New Zealand and America are among other countries where it takes place, although the format is sometimes different. Hence, this book is mostly about British racing.
It is divided into three main sections – for the races, the people and the horses. The section on the races covers the Grand National at Aintree, the very first steeplechase in Ireland and chapters on hurdling, point to point races, military races and timber races. Timber races are the American equivalent, so that chapter discusses the Maryland Hunt Cup and attempts to introduce such races into England with a race called the Marlborough Cup. Since the book was published, this race has never been run again.
The section on people covers the Queen Mother, Vincent O’Brien (best remembered for his flat racing triumphs but an incredible trainer of steeplechasers in the fifties), Martin Pipe and a few other important trainers. The section on horses covers Arkle, Golden Miller, Red Rum, Dawn Run and Desert Orchid among others.
The book is lavishly illustrated but it is certainly not comprehensive – there is no mention anywhere of Tingle Creek, one of the most popular steeplechasers ever. There is no statistics section either, though there are plenty of books full of who won what race in what year.
The book's title (A celebration) indicates its contents, and as a celebration of steeplechasing, it works well, but anybody wanting to study its history in depth should look elsewhere.
Format:Hardcover
This is a fantastic book.....well written and has some really terrific photos. Well worth the money.
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