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From the author of Doped, winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award. This is the thrilling true story of John Goldsmith, one of the great unsung heroes of the Second World War.
An English racehorse trainer and horse dealer’s son, Goldsmith was born and brought up in Paris and spoke fluent French. In he was recruited into the legendary Special Operations Executive, or SOE, and dropped three times behind enemy lines. On each of these missions he drew on the reserves of nerve and guile that he had acquired in the horse racing world. In he organised the escape of a French air force general across the Pyrenees but a few months later he was caught by the Gestapo in Paris only to engineer his own getaway from a locked third floor hotel room. By the end of the war he had been awarded the DSO, MC, Croix de Guerre and Legion d’Honneur.
Resuming his peacetime occupation in Goldsmith was sent numerous French racehorses to train. Goldsmith found uncanny similarities between the secret agent’s milieu and the black market world of Britain’s post war racetracks and, in partnership with a high stakes Mayfair bookie, he orchestrated some of the most audacious betting co
Autobiographies (and biographies) from equestrian legends, racing greats and Olympic champions
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Some of the world’s best horse books are undoubtedly equestrian autobiographies. Reading about the lives, routes taken, challenges, highs and lows of our sport’s greats is a unique and fascinating insight into our fantastic sport. We’ve compiled some of our favourite equestrian autobiographies, from those of racing giants to Olympic champions. They tell stories of triumph, adversity and reveal some interesting journeys to the top of each sport. Either scroll through at your leisure or jump down to&#;
Best horse racing autobiographies
Leap Of Faith – Frankie Dettori
This is Frankie Dettori’s second autobiography, which follows Frankie. Leap Of Faith continues the story – the successes, as well as personal anguish, recovery and restoration – both in and out of the saddle. H&H’s Catherine Austen says this is a “highly enjoyable – and enlightening – read”. Read our review.
Best Books About Horse Racing To Read
Horse racing is a thrilling and exhilarating sport that people have enjoyed for centuries. There are many fascinating aspects to horse racing, including its rich history. As a result, it has been the subject of countless books, both fiction and non-fiction, which explore the history, culture, and excitement of the horse racing sport.
Horse racing biographies are particularly fascinating as they delve into the lives of the people and horses that have made the sport what it is today.
TwinSpires page is an excellent place to start if you&#;re an avid reader interested in horse racing. As a result, you will not only become familiar with several horse racing terminologies that frequently appear in books, but also you will learn about the fastest Kentucky Derby times. Named books are recommended for everyone but especially for racing fans with a hunger for history.
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A List of 6 Inspiring Books About Horse Racing
Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand
This New York Times bestseller tells the story of Seabiscuit, one of the most famous racehorses in American history. This book explores the story of a horse who came
Brilliant books for racing fans
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Some of our favourite horse books are of the racing variety. The best horse racing books include chronicles of great days, autobiographies from racing legends, racing novels, as well as guides on horses to watch and how to bet.
If you’re interested in racing or shopping for someone who is, check out this great selection of popular racing books. We’ve picked out something for all racing fans – from those who are completely new to the world of horse racing, to those who have been avidly following the sport for years.
We’ve grouped the best horse racing books into groups to help you find something for you:
Best horse racing books
A Day At The Races
Peter May has selected days that encapsulate years of the Sport of Kings. His short, informative, easy-to-read essays bring to life racing’s milestone events that set the nation on a different path. H&H’s Martha Terry says this is “a treasure trove for racing fans”. Read our review.
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