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"The first biography of Affirmed, the last horse to win the Triple Crown The descendent of Man o War and War Admiral, Affirmed won all three stages of the Triple Crown in 1978 by a combined margin of less than two lengths over rival Alydar. Lou Sahadi draws on interviews with Steve Cauthen, the family of owner Louis Wolfson, and many more to tell the story of this courageous horse, whose unrivaled combination of speed and heart twice earned him Horse...
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2005, c2004
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English
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Stripes, an abandoned zebra living on a Kentucky horse farm, dreams of winning a prestigious thoroughbred horse race. With the support of his barnyard friends, Stripes trains with young jockey Channing and sets out for the winner's circle.
5) Decider
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English
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Architect Lee Morris becomes involved with the Stratton Park racecource and becomes a major player in a dangerous game.
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Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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The definitive work on this rare coronation, this book delves into the history, personalities, and subplots of each of the 12 Triple Crown champions. From Sir Barton in 1919 through American Pharaoh in 2015, each Triple Crown winner has exhibited a true personality and charisma befitting of super stardom and renowned author Marvin Drager's prose brings to life these 12 remarkable stories. The Most Glorious Crown is a unique and fascinating inspection...
7) Wild horses
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English
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Thomas Lyon discovers a long-unsolved mystery when he investigates a former race horse blacksmith's deathbed confession.
8) Break in
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English
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Jockey Kit Fielding has been riding the de Brescou's horses in a succession of triumphs on the race course. But this winning streak is about to end. Kit's twin sister, Holly, has come to him in desperation. Threatened by financial scandal, she and her husband may lose their training stables. Kit soon finds, though, that a greater danger lurks behind the threat-one that could be fatal. Narrator Simon Prebble has received enthusiastic praise for his...
9) Reflex
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English
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A jockey with an interest in photography begins searching for information as to why a racetrack photographer was killed. Unwittingly he becomes the killer's next victim.
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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Doctor Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's farm by winning a big horse race. The doctor runs into some problems. The doctor runs a high priced clinic for the well-off who do not have a clue that he has a degree in Veterinary Medicine.
16) 10 lb. penalty
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English
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At age eighteen, Benedict Juliard pledged never to do anything that would destroy or hinder his father's political career, but years later, with George Juliard headed for the office of prime minister, Benedict is attacked by an allegation of drug abuse and must scramble to find out who is publishing the false reports and why.
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The University Press of Kentucky
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"An informative and amusing look at the close relationship between Golden Age Hollywood and West Coast horse racing. A fascinating read." -- Christina Rice, author of Mean... Moody... Magnificent! Horse racing was so popular and influential between 1930 and 1960 that nearly 150 racing themed films were released, including A Day at the Races, Thoroughbreds Don't Cry, and National Velvet. This fast-paced, gossipy history explores the relationship between...
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Platinum Disc Corp
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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An inspirational story set against the backdrop of Kentucky horseracing, precocious eleven year old Danny is nobody's fool. Living at the race course with her horse trainer Uncle Eddie, she's got the inside track on everyone and everything. She also knows they will always be "just getting by" until they find that one great horse to get them in the money. When Danny sets her sites on a horse with true championship potential, she finds herself thrust...
19) Dead heat
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English
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Hard on the heels of the triumph Under Orders comes Dead Heat, set against the backdrop of Britain’s famed 2,000 Guineas stakes.
Max Moreton is a rising culinary star, and his Newmarket restaurant, the Hay Net, has brought him great acclaim and a widening circle of admirers. But when nearly all the guests who enjoyed one of his meals at a private catered affair fall victim to severe food poisoning, his kitchen is...
Max Moreton is a rising culinary star, and his Newmarket restaurant, the Hay Net, has brought him great acclaim and a widening circle of admirers. But when nearly all the guests who enjoyed one of his meals at a private catered affair fall victim to severe food poisoning, his kitchen is...
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The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, or when the first steeple case was held in Ireland? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals such little-known facts, along with details of classic races, statistical records, famous riders, amusing anecdotes, and the general history of horse racing. This can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.
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