<p>"Trying to recount the careers of 50 'immortals' from the world of jump racing in one go is an ambitious undertaking, but author Oli Hein comes up trumps with a book that is not only effortless to consume but also takes the reader on an informative journey through the narrative of National Hunt. <em>Immortals </em>does a fine job of bringing all the magic back to life."</p>

Racing Post

Immortals explores the remarkable stories of 50 great racehorse champions, focusing on horses in and beyond Europe.Since National Hunt racing was first standardised in the 19th century, countless winter warriors have given the jump-racing public limitless joy, and filled our memories with wonder and respect. Every steeplechaser and hurdler that has ever raced has given its connections a thrill – but very few can truly be thought of as ‘great’.Starting with a Grand National hero from the turn of the 20th century, and continuing through to the present day, this evocative book uncovers tales about legends of the jump-racing world who were trained in the UK, Ireland, France and even in the USA and Australia.Written with humour, passion and solid research, this book is an essential read for race lovers around the world, both young and old.
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Immortals explores the remarkable stories of 50 great racehorse champions, focusing on horses in and beyond Europe. Written with humour, passion and solid research, this evocative book uncovers tales about legends of the jump-racing world who were trained in the UK, Ireland, France and even in the USA and Australia.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781801509176
Publisert
2024-10-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
368

Forfatter

Biographical note

A former diplomat with the UN, the OSCE and the UK, Oli Hein has undertaken postings in Kosovo, Turkmenistan, the USA and France. His first book, Punch a Hole in the Wind, explored the stories of 50 great Flat racehorses from around the world since the dawn of film. As a regular contributor to The Chap magazine, his articles encompass a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on lesser-known characters from the past.