Jockey
Subtitle: The Rider's Life in American Thoroughbred Racing
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: December 6, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780786428199
Subjects: Horse Racing; Sports & Recreation; Sports; USA; Sports / General; Biography; Jockeys; United States; General
Description: "The book details the qualities and abilities of the successful jockey, the transitory nature of horse racing, the constant battle regarding weight, the financial motivation of the sport and the close-knit nature of the profession. Interviews with jockeys add a personal focus and give the reader an inside glimpse into the world of horse racing"--Provided by publisher.