Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant unrivaled horses, to young trainers trying to make a name for themselves, everyone has a gripping story, and all are in search of the sport's Holy Grail. How they get to and through the enormously famous races is a tale of action, high-stakes finance, and impossible odds. Told in the compelling voice of the award-winning New ...
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Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant unrivaled horses, to young trainers trying to make a name for themselves, everyone has a gripping story, and all are in search of the sport's Holy Grail. How they get to and through the enormously famous races is a tale of action, high-stakes finance, and impossible odds. Told in the compelling voice of the award-winning New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape, The Race for the Triple Crown is a vivid portrait of a year in the life of the oldest, most majestic sport in the world. "I loved it!" -- Jane Smiley, author of Horse Heaven "[Drape] opens up a magical, mysterious world -- and he does it with equal parts humor, affection and wisdom...." -- Bill Minutaglio, The Dallas Morning News "Drape's narrative never falters. He captures the personalities that dominate the sport." -- David Davis, Raleigh News and Observer "In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport.... -- Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit
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Add this copy of The Race for the Triple Crown Horses, High Stakes & to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boston, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Grove Press.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7.75"-9.75" tall; First edition paperback in glossy illustrated covers with only a marginal bump to upper tip. 261 pages of tight & bright text with no writing, tears, soil or blemishes. $14.00 price sticker on rear cover. In crisp elegant prose, New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape captures his subjects and their sport, taking readers behind the scenes and telling the stories that make the sport of kings endlessly fascinating. The Race for the Triple Crown is an absorbing read and should not be missed. It is a sparkling kaleidoscope of people and horses told at a pace that drives us to the finish line.
