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My Colourful Life: From Red to Amber (Paperback)

by Ginger McCain (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; New Ed edition (3 Jul 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755313739
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755313730
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 42,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Red Rum s classic win in the 1977 Grand National is the stuff of sporting legend. Red himself became a national treasure, and his charismatic trainer the redoubtable Ginger McCain became a sporting hero. While the public adored Ginger, there were those who sniped that he was a one-horse trainer. All that changed 27 years later when, in a thrilling race, Ginger won his fourth National with Amberleigh House, equalling the record of Fred Rimmer. Once again Ginger had taken the sporting world by storm. In the 70s, the popularity of Red Rum and Ginger almost single-handedly saved the great race when there were plans afoot to turn the track into a housing estate. <br /><br />Ginger himself is a remarkable individual - charming, forthright, not afraid to speak his mind and a hugely entertaining raconteur. This is his story, at times funny, sad, exciting and always captivating, told in his own inimitable style.


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Ginger McCain real name Donald was born in 1930 and began his career as a trainer in 1952, with a small stable behind a second-hand car showroom in Southport. He trained the legendary Red Rum to three Grand National victories in 73, 74 and '77 and to two runner-up places. Red Rum died in 1995 but nine years later, Amberleigh House gave Ginger a record-equalling fourth National win. He now operates from a stable complex in Cholmondeley, Cheshire.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dreams Can come True!, 20 Oct 2005
Having worked for Ginger, I found that this book is full of honesty. I couldn't put the book down, there's funny bits and sad things but it's a dream that became reality. It's a very good read for somebody who likes reading biographys and not just for the racing fan.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A colourful character!, 5 Oct 2005
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Really enjoyed this book. What a life Ginger McCain has had! This book should not just be limited to horse racing fans. Could not put it down.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 12 Jun 2007
By Mrs. A. M. Chadwick (Darwen, Lancashire, England) - See all my reviews
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I guess I'm pretty lucky my ex hubby knew Ginger McCain so I have some fantastic photos of the great "Red Rum" in his lovely Cheshire surroundings. :-)

This book was fantastic from start to finish; Ginger has done a great job with it. Taking you right through his life, basically up to present day. It's lovely to hear "Rummy" story again from start to finish and how he loved showing off, which was true when you were taking photographs of him, "Red Rum£ loved the limelight, and he and Ginger were a great match the made history I'm sure that no one ever be able to repeat.

With me being a huge "Red Rum" fan I always backed Gingers horses and saw a lot run at Haydock Park during the 1990's,he did me some wonderful favours with the odds that some of horses won at, 33-1 and 100-1 etc. :-)

It's an excellent read and very compulsive, it's a book I shall read again. It takes pride of place in amongst my other horse racing books I own. :-)

It's well worth every penny to read the story of two very special beings. :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A National treasure
Ginger McCain has raised plenty of eyebrows during his time but you have to admire his honesty. What you see is what you get with him and here is his story. Read more
Published on 23 April 2007 by Lee Ann Day-Whistler

2.0 out of 5 stars Tough Trainer
This autobiography shows a racing trainer far from conventional. The author came out of National Service in the Army and set up as a sort of car dealer and general small local... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2006 by ianrmillard

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Enjoyed this book from start to finish as others said it will make you laugh and cry. From buying Red Rum in 1970 to Amberleigh House winning the national in 2004 it gives you a... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2006 by dazwald2000

5.0 out of 5 stars page turning
a really good book that i couldnt put down not your normal boring autobiography makes you laugh and cry.
Published on 25 Sep 2005

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