Brough Scott’s book on the late Sir Henry Cecil makes for an informative and compelling read… well worth anyone’s time. Henry Cecil: Trainer of Genius, by Brough Scott Considered by many in the industry to be the best at what he did, Sir Henry Cecil led a life that was in many ways defined by …[Read More]
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Apr 2013
Foinavon: The Story of the Grand National’s Biggest Upset
SO MANY stories surrounding the Grand National have gone down in racing folklore. But none have been more dramatic as that of Foinavon, the 100-1 winner in 1967. Until now the way the oddly-blinkered horse tiptoed his way around the carnage at the 23rd fence before, almost apologetically, hopping over the obstacle is one of …[Read More]
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Nov 2012
Sports book review: When Racing Was Racing
NEWSPAPER archives and libraries can be wonderful places. They offer a treasure trove of cherished memories from years gone by. So why just leave those memories to gather dust? This book delves into the vast photographic archives of the Daily Mirror and is a pictorial thing of beauty. When Racing Was Racing looks back …[Read More]
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Oct 2012
Sports book review: Racing Crazy: The Best of David Ashforth
I’ve been reading David Ashforth’s words on and off for 20-odd years. More off than on, to be honest, because racing newspapers are expensive and I’ve never been one to buy them every day! But this sports book is brilliant because it allowed me (and any others unlucky enough to have missed out on David’s …[Read More]
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Oct 2012
Sports book review: Jumping Prospects 2012/2013
The “proper” national hunt season is looming large, and I’m getting excited at the prospect of old friends like Big Buck’s, Long Run and hopefully Kauto Star returning to the track. But if you want to really get in the mood for the winter jumps season then you should buy the latest edition of Jumping …[Read More]
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Sep 2012
Sports book review: Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow 2012-2013
THIS sports book is a decent read and particularly useful for those of us who like to follow unexposed horses. Jumpers To Follow 2012-2013 focuses on well researched pen portraits of 40 Leading Prospects, which are a mixture of established stars, dark horses and those expected to rise through the ranks. Last season’s Leading Prospects …[Read More]
