Detailansicht
Arkle
eBook - The Legend of 'Himself'
ISBN/EAN: 9781847176110
Umbreit-Nr.: 2592805
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 224 S., 5.81 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 14.10.2013
Auflage: 1/2013
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
- Zusatztext
- 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
- Kurztext
- 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. Shedescribes Arkle's career, hisincredible 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 astar - the story goes that he received items of fan mail addressed to 'Himself, Ireland' - and this is a well-researched and intimate portraitof alegendary horse.Shortlisted for Horse Racing Book of the Year 2014, British Sports Book Awards
- Autorenportrait
- Anne Holland was a successful amateur rider who once rode at Aintree on Grand National day. She has written many books on horse-racing including Steeplechasing: A Celebration, The Grand National: The Irish At Aintree and All in the Blood.