Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack - Couverture souple

Gatto, Kim

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1596298871 ISBN 13 : 9781596298873

Editeur : History Press, 2010

Synopsis

In the bustling city streets of late 18th century Louisville began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries.

Follow author Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world's most famous racing venue, which revolutionized the "Sport of Kings" and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic thoroughbred Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts the various financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel betting, the construction of the famed twin spire grandstand, and how the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Kimberly Gatto is a professional writer specializing in equestrian and sports books. Her work has been included in various publications, including the Blood Horse, the Chronicle of the Horse, the Equine Journal and Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul. Gatto is an honors graduate of Boston Latin School and Wheaton College, a lifelong rider and horsewoman.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: History Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1596298871
• ISBN 13: 9781596298873
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
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