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by Anne Holland (Author) "Courage and camaraderie were evident as the forty horses and riders lined up for the awesome race at Aintree, Liverpool, on 7 April 2001 ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown (12 Nov 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0316857734
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316857734
  • Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 22.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 226,822 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Lovingly put together.' ALL SPORT MONTHLY 'This is a thoroughly enjoyable and well illustrated book.' IRELAND ON SUNDAY 'This well-produced book is a lovingly written tribute to the sport of steeplechasing. The author knows her subject well and she has ridden and won many point-to-points and has won under National Hunt Rules.' IRISH FIELD 'Anne Holland's racing books are always well-researched and written with passion. Her latest offering...is no exception.' RACING REVIEW

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Steeplechasing began in Co. Cork in 1752, when Edmund Blake bet Cornelius O'Callaghan a cask of wine that his hunter could beat the other's over a line of country from Buttevant Church Spire to the steeple of St Leger at Doneraile nearly five miles away. Thus 'steeplechasing' was born. Anne Holland's book celebrates the great moments in this sport's 250 year history by portraying steeplechasing's story thematically. She draws portraits of the sport's progress during the 19th century which saw, in 1839, the first running of the Grand National and brings evocative memories of steeplechasing and those characters who participated in it in the 20th century. Finally, she brings us into the 21st century with this year's Grand National which will take place on the 8th of April. Anecdotes, surprises, occasional contention and heart-warming memories, this lavishly illustrated book is a must for any steeplechasing fan, whether National Hunt devotees or occasional punters.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A must for every Horse-racing & equestrian fan., 10 Dec 2001
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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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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An appreciation of steeplechasing, 3 Feb 2003
By Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic...every home should have one!, 21 Oct 2009
This is a fantastic book.....well written and has some really terrific photos. Well worth the money.
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