Horse Racing in Britain and Ireland

Informationen zum Autor Anne Holland was a leading point-to-point rider and was one of the first women to ride, and win, under National Hunt Rules in the UK. She is now a writer, editor and public speaker and has published a number of titles on racing and hunting. Klappentext Often called the sport of kings, horse racing dates back at least to the chariot races of the ancient Olympic Games. This book explores the broad history of horse racing from the horses, jockeys and racecourses to the practice of bookmaking and those in the audience. Zusammenfassung Often called the sport of kings, horse racing dates back at least to the chariot races of the ancient Olympic Games. This book explores the broad history of horse racing from the horses, jockeys and racecourses to the practice of bookmaking and those in the audience. Inhaltsverzeichnis Origins / Breeding racehorses /Flat racing /Steeplechasing /Great horses /Betting /A day at the races /Behind the scenes /Personalities /Racecourses /Index

Préface
This book will appeal to those interested in sports and social history.

Auteur
Anne Holland was a leading point-to-point rider and was one of the first women to ride, and win, under National Hunt Rules in the UK. She is now a writer, editor and public speaker and has published a number of titles on racing and hunting.

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Historian and experienced rider Anne Holland explores the history of horse racing, from the horses and jockeys, the history and racecourses, to betting and race-goers. The "Sport of Kings," racing dates back to contests between chariots at the ancient Olympics. Racing came to Britain with the Romans, and its popularity, particularly among the elite, led to the creation of the thoroughbred racehorse; and the establishment of a racing calendar with flat races and steeple chases at a plethora of dedicated racecourses around the country. Attending the races is a social activity no longer restricted to the elite, to the point that some racegoers enjoy a day out without every turning to watch the horses race by.

Résumé
Often called the sport of kings, horse racing dates back at least to the chariot races of the ancient Olympic Games. This book explores the broad history of horse racing from the horses, jockeys and racecourses to the practice of bookmaking and those in the audience.

Contenu
Flat Racing / Steeplechasing and Hurdling / Breeding Racehorses / Jockeys / Betting / At the Races / Racecourses and Places to Visit / Glossary / Further Reading / Index