Canonero Ii

Author : Milton C. Toby
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625845030
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cañonero II written by Milton C. Toby and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the months leading up to the 1971 Kentucky Derby, Canonero II was an unknown horse with a Venezuelan trainer who spoke only Spanish. The Derby "experts" laughed when an exercise boy rode the horse out on the track with no saddle or stirrups. But the laughter promptly ended when Canonero II charged to the front from twenty lengths back to win the Derby, followed by a victory at the Preakness Stakes in track record time. In recounting Canonero II's quest to become the first Triple Crown winner since Citation, award-winning turf historian Milt Toby tells the compelling story of how one man's wildly improbable dream became the dream of a nation and how a bargain-basement yearling born with a crooked front leg became the "people's horse."

Author : Richard Sowers
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476613273
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes written by Richard Sowers and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the definitive history of thoroughbred racing's three premier events, which have never before been explored in such detail. This book gives the history of America's classic races from the inaugural Belmont Stakes in 1867 through 2013, identifying which equine participants were truly worthy of lasting acclaim and which were one-hit wonders. Perhaps even more compelling are the stories of the men and women who rode, trained, owned, or bred classic winners, including their exploits on the turf and their triumphs and failures in arenas far removed from horse racing.

Author : Avalyn Hunter
Publisher : Eclipse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781581500950
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Classic Pedigrees (1914-2002) written by Avalyn Hunter and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a monumental and important work for the Thoroughbred industry, author and pedigree researcher Avalyn Hunter provides extensive pedigree analysis of every American classic race winner from 1914 through 2002.

Author : Editors of Chase's
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1641434244
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chase's Calendar of Events 2021 written by Editors of Chase's and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating and commemorating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical anniversaries to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2021, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2021 is packed with special events and observances, including National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth The 400th anniversary of the Plymouth pilgrim Thanksgiving The 200th independence anniversary from Spain of its Central and South American colonies. The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre Scores of new special days, weeks and months Birthdays of new world leaders, office holders, and breakout stars And much more! All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls "one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."

Author : Milton C. Toby
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781540221674
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canonero II: The Rags to Riches Story of the Kentucky Derby's Most Improbable Winner written by Milton C. Toby and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the months leading up to the 1971 Kentucky Derby, Canonero II was an unknown horse with a Venezuelan trainer who spoke only Spanish. The Derby experts" laughed when an exercise boy rode the horse out on the track with no saddle or stirrups. But the laughter promptly ended when Canonero II charged to the front from twenty lengths back to win the Derby, followed by a victory at the Preakness Stakes in track record time. In recounting Canonero II's quest to become the first Triple Crown winner since Citation, award-winning turf historian Milt Toby tells the compelling story of how one man's wildly improbable dream became the dream of a nation and how a bargain-basement yearling born with a crooked front leg became the "people's horse."

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venezuela Up-to-date written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kimberly Gatto
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614238782
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Belmont Park written by Kimberly Gatto and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go the distance into the history of New York’s Triple Crown racetrack and the legendary horses who made their marks there. Belmont Park is best known for the annual Belmont Stakes, the challenging final leg of racing’s Triple Crown. But Belmont is also renowned because nearly every American champion Thoroughbred has competed on its grounds. Named for the illustrious Belmont family, the track has seen many exciting races since it opened in 1905. In addition to the eleven Triple Crown winners, Belmont Park has hosted legends of yesteryear—such as Man o’ War and Nashua—and modern-day superstars like Curlin and Rachel Alexandra. In addition to the Belmont Stakes, the track is home to other important races, including the Jockey Club Gold Cup and the “Met Mile,” and it periodically hosts the Breeder’s Cup. Join author Kimberly Gatto as she explores Belmont’s most exciting moments.

Author : Kentucky Derby Museum
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 1985900467
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects written by Kentucky Derby Museum and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To understand the Kentucky Derby is to understand the contemporary American spirit." One hundred and fifty years have passed since the Thoroughbreds of the inaugural Kentucky Derby sprang from the starting gate to race beneath the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs. But the story of the greatest two minutes in sports is more than the pageantry of the horses and thrill of the people who love and celebrate the event. Through the decades, the Derby, like the state that founded it, has experienced profound moments of social, economic, and cultural change. As one of Kentucky's flagship cultural and economic institutions, the Thoroughbred racing industry must constantly reconcile with its past and think critically about the stories that have traditionally made it into the winner's circle. In the right hands, artifacts of material culture related to the Derby have the power to inspire nuanced stories of the past and shed light on marginalized voices in the industry's history. In The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects, Jessica K. Whitehead sets out to recover the accurate history of America's longest continuously held sporting event and establish a balance between well-known narratives and those that are less widely shared. Whitehead, curator of collections at the Kentucky Derby Museum, gives readers a personal tour of 75 objects from the museum. Her selections place Black, Latin American, and female riders, owners, and trainers closer to the center of the Derby story, spotlighting the contributions and achievements of groups that have played an increasingly important role in shaping the legacy of the Run for the Roses.

Author : Judy L. Marchman
Publisher : Eclipse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781581501087
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide, 2004-2005 written by Judy L. Marchman and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book give collectors a helping hand in their quest with color photos for easy identification.

Author : Richard Stone Reeves
Publisher : Eclipse Press
ISBN 13 : 0939049902
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crown Jewels of Thoroughbred Racing written by Richard Stone Reeves and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes articles about twenty five of the world's most famous racetracks, along with paintings of many of the world's most famous race horses.