GUINNESS GUIDE TO STEEPLECHASING Cranham Pitman 1979
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THE GUINNESS GUIDE TO STEEPLECHASING by Cranham, Gerry & Richard Pitman & John Oaksey
Guiness Superlatives Ltd.,Middlesex, England, c. 1979. Hardcover
Good condition + dust jacket.
Index. Statistics. Hundreds of colour and b/w photos. HORSES. The authors set the scene by describing the obstacles and the courses and how they vary from the likes of Ascot and Cheltenham to the tiny country meets. The characters who make the sport are examined comprehensively: the jockeys, the trainers and permit owners, the owners, the officials. The types of horse able to make a hurdler or steeplechaser are discussed, as are the methods of training. Drawing deeply on his experiences as a top jockey. Richard Pitman deals in detail with the jumping techniques and what happens when something goes wrong. Finally, the author reflects on some of the great horses that have captivated the hearts of the racing public. 240 pages.
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Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 27131182 |
| Start Time | Mon 19 Apr 2010 16:33:45 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
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| Views | 1263 |
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| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Subject | Sports & Recreation |
