Hi all,
Given that we have an avid community of racing fans and bettors, I was wondering if a thread on racing media would be appreciated. It would be really interesting to hear what people have been buying for either a form book perspective or a historical interest in the sport.
My collection of books are pretty random (with thanks to a poster on here for supplying some very interesting ones a few years ago) with things like the Phil Bull biography (which is well worth picking up a copy of) all the way through to "From Aintree to York" the old but golden review of racecourses by Stephen Cartmell.
So here are my top 5 reviews -
"From Aintree to York" - This is an old book these days, but its well worth having on the bookshelf, if only to remind you what going to a racecourse was like! It is a travel around the racecourses of the UK with social history and food reviews thrown in for good measure. I enjoy reviewing the sections of the book after i've been to a racecourse to see how the courses have changed over the last couple of decades. Some plentiful change (Cheltenham for example) and some barely have had a lick of paint!!
"Henry Cecil - Trainer of Genius" - a fascinating read about a fascinating man. Brough Scott is a brilliant writer for racing and this is a great example of his work. The fact that Frankel came about when he did and the brightness of the star before Henry sadly died is such an apt end to this story.
"Fifty Shades of Hay" - A table top book with the history of some bizarre and genius names of racehorses, fascinating and funny in parts and a very easy read. David Ashforth is just a lovely writer and character of the sport.
"Kauto Star - A steeplechasing legend" - This is in because of the horse, he is my favourite of all time, so much so that my son has Kauto as one of his middle names! This is a lovely tribute to the horse.
"100 poems to make you TLC" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911596055/?tag=not606-21 - Ok, this isn't a book that i've read, or will read, but it made me laugh when someone sent me the link a few weeks ago.
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Given that we have an avid community of racing fans and bettors, I was wondering if a thread on racing media would be appreciated. It would be really interesting to hear what people have been buying for either a form book perspective or a historical interest in the sport.
My collection of books are pretty random (with thanks to a poster on here for supplying some very interesting ones a few years ago) with things like the Phil Bull biography (which is well worth picking up a copy of) all the way through to "From Aintree to York" the old but golden review of racecourses by Stephen Cartmell.
So here are my top 5 reviews -
"From Aintree to York" - This is an old book these days, but its well worth having on the bookshelf, if only to remind you what going to a racecourse was like! It is a travel around the racecourses of the UK with social history and food reviews thrown in for good measure. I enjoy reviewing the sections of the book after i've been to a racecourse to see how the courses have changed over the last couple of decades. Some plentiful change (Cheltenham for example) and some barely have had a lick of paint!!
"Henry Cecil - Trainer of Genius" - a fascinating read about a fascinating man. Brough Scott is a brilliant writer for racing and this is a great example of his work. The fact that Frankel came about when he did and the brightness of the star before Henry sadly died is such an apt end to this story.
"Fifty Shades of Hay" - A table top book with the history of some bizarre and genius names of racehorses, fascinating and funny in parts and a very easy read. David Ashforth is just a lovely writer and character of the sport.
"Kauto Star - A steeplechasing legend" - This is in because of the horse, he is my favourite of all time, so much so that my son has Kauto as one of his middle names! This is a lovely tribute to the horse.
"100 poems to make you TLC" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911596055/?tag=not606-21 - Ok, this isn't a book that i've read, or will read, but it made me laugh when someone sent me the link a few weeks ago.
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