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Even now people still refer to it. I've even occasionally been known to do it after I've trained a winner but not often because you get funny looks in the racing game.’ McGrath has a fine grasp of the facts and figures, but so much more besides. He takes evident delight in the many noble and nefarious individuals who populate his story, from kings to brothel-keepers, business magnates to convicts, and brings them colourfully to life. By the end, we can be in no doubt that some of the greatest horses in racing history belonged to shady characters, whether high-born or ill-bred. Jimbo: Thank you for the smashing list, I have read one or two of them and the other recommendations certainly will give me plenty to read at this difficult time. If like me, you enjoy historical facts I thoroughly recommend 'A Social and Economic History of Horse Racing' by Wray Vamplew, originally published in 1976. I discovered this book about 25 years ago and still dip in and out occasionally. In my opinion a must read for Horse Racing fans. The writing style is unpretentious, easy to read and ideally suited to the openness and honesty with which Channon Jnr describes his life. Those of you for who, like me, Channon Jnr is a fringe figure we know little about will find his self-deprecating and humorous take on life appealing and it isn’t long before we get to know him as a likeable and very human character whose younger days away from his father’s side offer much entertainment in their own right. The wonder is that “Doped” has not yet made it to the big screen. 1. SEABISCUIT, AN AMERICAN LEGEND – LAURA HILLENBRAND

He played in a series of post-season friendlies for England, scoring in three of them and was kept in the side the following October as England began their campaign to qualify for the 1976 European Championships. Channon scored in the game against Czechoslovakia as England won 3–0. [17] Channon's next goal for England was a while coming — in September 1975 — as England beat Switzerland in a friendly. England had two qualifying games left at the end of the year for the 1976 European Championships and Channon scored in both, but England lost 2–1 to Czechoslovakia in Bratislava and then only drew 1–1 with Portugal in Lisbon. [18] [19] England failed to qualify and Czechoslovakia went on to win the tournament. [20] Michael Church's handsomely produced volumes about the pedigrees of Derby and other Classic winners have themselves become classics in his own lifetime. This latest limited edition updates and condenses previous works published in 1997 and 2006 about the Derby's history and this encyclopaedic yet concise version makes a pair with Church's book last year about the Oaks.The undoubted highlight of this year's Cheltenham Festival, and probably many more before it, was the confirmation of the renaissance of Sprinter Sacre, now ridden by Nico de Boinville, and the emotional response of the Prestbury Park crowd. Even by Cheltenham's standards this outpouring was something else, and Lee Mottershead and Alastair Down captured the mood beautifully. He came so close to landing the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with Youmzain finishing runner-up on a remarkable three occasions. Expletives lace the paragraphs — but so do laughs and the occasional wince.' Marcus Townend, Daily Mail James Fairweather: Thank you so much for your much appreciated efforts to keep the racing fires well stoked during these surreal times.

The concept of the Great American Novel casts a long shadow in modern American fiction with any number of self-consciously 'big' books. Although not without flaw, The Sport Of Kings is epic in its scope and magnificently realised. There will be many times when you stop to reread and marvel at his skills and the full range is on display here. Moore, Glenn (15 November 2014). "Scotland vs England: Five classic matches". The Independent . Retrieved 13 June 2023. Channon hit his 20th England goal in a 2–1 win over Northern Ireland in May 1977. [24] A week later came another Channon goal against Scotland – this time from the penalty spot – but this proved an infamous England defeat as the Scots won 2–1 and their fans invaded the Wembley pitch in celebration, ripping up clods of souvenir turf and pulling down one of the crossbars. [25] So many more but I feel I may have written more than enough! keep up the great work, all of you, and many thanks once again for all you do.It takes you right there, to the era when Seabiscuit was running, during the middle of the Great Depression when he brought pleasure and excitement to so many facing very hard times. As well all know, Brad got mixed up with some proper characters during his colourful career in the saddle. Youmzain's first Arc run saw him beaten just a head by Dylan Thomas, a result confirmed after a lengthy stewards' inquiry into interference caused by the winner. Kate discovers “a tribal subculture, with its own distinctive customs, rituals, language and etiquette,” all meat and drink to somebody like her to observe and analyse. Formerly a top-class footballer for Southampton, Norwich, Manchester City and England, he also reached the top in his second career - winning Group Ones with the likes of Piccolo, Zafeen, Tobougg and Queen's Logic.