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Anne Holland

Arkle

In 1964, Arkle's  first-place finish  in the Cheltenham Gold Cup  was  the first big  win by  Ireland's most  celebrated  racehorse: the horse  by which  all others are measured. Fifty years on from  the start of his incredible career — which included wins in  the Cheltenham Gold Cup (three times), Irish Grand National, Hennessy Gold Cup, King George VI Chase and Punchestown Gold Cup  -  Anne Holland looks at Arkle's  life and legend through the eyes of those who knew him best .
She  describes  Arkle's career,  his  incredible wins,  and the  people involved with him , interviewing many of his connections, including  Jim Dreaper, Paddy Woods, Tom Taaffe, sculptor Emma McDermott, the Baker family and others .   Arkle was a star — the story goes that he received items of fan mail addressed to 'Himself, Ireland' —  and th is is a well-researched and intimate portrait of a  legendary horse.
Shortlisted for Horse Racing Book of the Year 2014, British Sports Book Awards
257 бумажных страниц
Правообладатель
Bookwire
Дата публикации оригинала
2013
Год выхода издания
2013
Издательство
The O'Brien Press
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