The complete encyclopedia of horse racing
Subtitle: the illustrated guide to the world of the thoroughbred
By: Bill Mooney & George Ennor
Contributors: Ennor, George, author
Edition: Sixth edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781780977652; 9781780978215
Subjects: Thoroughbred horse; Jockeys; Encyclopedias; Race horses; Horse racing; History
Other titles: Horse racing
Description: An authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of reference, which tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inception to the present day.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The early history of horse racing; title: Racing around the world; title: The major races; title: Legendary horses; title: A-Z of famous horses; title: Legendary jockeys; title: A-Z of racing greats; title: Gambling; title: Scandals and controversies; title: Trivia and records; title: Chronology.