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Remember the legendary racehorses of yesteryear? The famous jockeys, the
colourful trainers, and the many other great characters of the sport? Remember
a time when the whole country would come to a virtual standstill for great
events like the Derby and the Grand National? While horse racing may still
provide a glorious and compelling spectacle, the sport of kings was at its
most majestic in decades past. This beautiful collection of photographs and
memories takes you back to that wonderful era with a unique look at the
sport's long and rich heritage. Drawing on 100 years of outstanding
photographs in the huge Mirrorpix archive, this book brings racing to life as
it once was. All the excitement, drama, and thrill of the chase are evoked,
along with profiles on the great and the good of the game, from champion
riders to trackside rogues, cup-winning thoroughbreds to the less-heralded but
no-less loved plucky competitors of their day. This book celebrates the
sport's grass roots, its customs, curiosities, and unique characteristics held
dear by racing lovers around the world. Written by award-winning author and
sports journalist Adam Powley, and ranging from the grandest venues to the
humblest tracks, this is the perfect illustrated guide to racing's golden age.
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