Title: Aiken thoroughbred racing champions /
Authors: Hall, Lisa J.,
Date: 2017
Publisher: The History Press,
Physical description: 125 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language: English
LC classification: S
Abstract: Since the 1940s, forty racing champions have traveled the hallowed grounds at the historic Aiken Training Track. Thoroughbred icons such as Kelson, Tom Fool, Swale, Pleasany Colony, Conquistador Cielo and Shuvee trained at this world-renowned track. Numerous member of the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame won the biggest races in the sport. These champions combined for a total of 546 wins in 1,395 starts, including wins in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Race along with author Lisa J. Hall as she pays homage to these equine champions and an Aiken legacy.
Contents: A brief history of the Aiken training track -- A brief history of the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum -- Aiken's racing champions.
Subject headings (LCSH): Aiken (S.C.)--History.; Horse racing--South Carolina--Aiken--History.; Horse racing--South Carolina--Aiken.; Horse sports--South Carolina--Aiken.; Horses--Training--South Carolina--Aiken.; Race horses--South Carolina--Aiken--History.