This is the story of the rise and spectacular crash of the thoroughbred racehorse breeding industry which took place during the 1980s. It is a story which runs between Kentucky to New York to Tiperary, Baghdad and Dubai. It features old money as well as new and tells of amazing avarice. In the final reckoning, millions and millions of dollars were lost, as Americans like Bunker Hunt, Britains such as Robert Sangster - whose unofficial biography this partially is - and the Maktoums of Dubai sent prices though the roof at auctions fought with breathtaking daring. When it was all over, and his ambitions were in obeyance, at the end of 1991 Sangster still owned the two fastest two-year-olds in the country.
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Vendeur : Oak Books, Ouyen, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. With individual thoroughbred racehorses costing millions of pounds each, the explosion in the bloodstock industry in the 1980s was the ultimate gamble of the decade - symbol of the business euphoria of the times. Tracing the events of how Sangster and his elite Irish racing experts took the world's most prestigious bloodstock auction, the Keeneland Sales in Kentucky, by storm and written with the co-operation of Sangster himself, this book is the inside track on a breathtaking bid to corner the thoroughbred market. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. N° de réf. du vendeur FC234_jj3
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Vendeur : MadGrad Books, Charlotte, NC, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Ships within 24 hours! First edition, first printing with full number line. Very nice condition book with some edge and corner wear to dust jacket. Pages clean with no markings. Price clipped. Small tear on back cover on jacket. Always courteous and honest service! Product details Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Publication date: 1993 Edition: 1st edition, 1st printing Language: English Print length: 340 pages ISBN-10: 0002551322 ISBN-13: 9780002551328 Item Weight: 1.98 pounds Dimensions: 6.26 x 0.91 x 9.45 inches Condition: Good+. N° de réf. du vendeur 202610030013418A9U
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Vendeur : Libri Preziosi, Aosta, AO, Italie
Rilegato. Etat : buono. prima edizione. Book in good condition. 1st edition. Check the pictures. Safe packaging and fast shipping: 1. Books will be carefully packed using protection such as foam cushions and they will be placed in a robust box. (For small books, they will be placed in an envelop with bubble foam wrap and extra strong cardboard) 2. The shipping label will be purchased and the book will be delivered to the shipping courier access point within a day from the purchase (unless is weekend) 3. We ship from Italy. Please contact us in advance if the shipping destination is to an island or to a very remote place (For example, Cyprus, Canary islands, Madeira), we will need to check if there are shipping solutions for those destinations. There is no issue with shipping to EU countries plus Nordics, UK and North America. Tracking code, delivery and purchase guarantee: 1. The book will no take weeks to arrive, but it will arrive within a week from the parcel delivery to the shipping courier (in normal situations in EU countries) 2. You will receive the tracking code and you will be able to check the status of the delivery in every step. The book will not be stolen or get lost which is common when shipping with untraceable packages Feel free to contact us for any questions! N° de réf. du vendeur 116574550586
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Vendeur : MadGrad Books, Charlotte, NC, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Ships within 24 hours! SIGNED by Robert Sangster (no inscription). First edition, First Printing Hardcover. Nice condition book with some edge wear to dust jacket. Pages clean with no markings. Light crease on jacket on backcover (see photos). There is a Sangster-signed piece shown for sale on the eBay UK site. I can share with you if necessary so you can compare signatures. Always courteous and honest service! Product details Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Publication date: 1993 Edition: 1st edition, 1st printing Language: English Print length: 340 pages ISBN-10: 0002551322 ISBN-13: 9780002551328 Item Weight: 1 pound, 14 ounces Dimensions: 6.26 x 0.91 x 9.45 inches. Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 202608160013564A2Q
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 35S61_75_0002551322
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