Overview
When Citation (1945-1970) retired in mid-1951, he was horse racing's first, to that point, only millionaire racehorse. Following his triumphs at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont in 1948, it would be 25 years before another horse (uberhorse Secretariat) would again wear the coveted Triple Crown. Based on interviews from those who knew the thoroughbred, including famed jockey Eddie Arcaro and renowned son-and-father trainers Ben A. and Jimmy Jones, this is the full story of the greatest sports figures in the history of horse racing, a champion who won or placed in 30 different contests in his career and whose spirit continues to captivate the American public.
Full Product Details
Author: Phil Georgeff ,
Tommy Trotter ,
Elmer Polzin ,
Tommy Trotter
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Imprint: Taylor Trade Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.80cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9780878332922
ISBN 10: 0878332928
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 May 2003
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Citation profits from the unique and rich writing style of Phil Georgeff, who's lived it. Name any horse or jockey of the last 60 years, and the man has innumerable first-hand stories of them. * Publishers Weekly * His writing style makes for a very entertaining yet informative read, perfectly suited to the subject at hand. ...his complete order of finish is one that every race fan would enjoy reading and debating over. Georgeff's work is strongly recommended to all racing fans especially history buffs. His aim was to ensure that Citation is never forgotten, and through this book he won't be. * Horse-Races.Net * ...Georgeff's admiration and affection for Citation...is catching, and his raw enthusiasm for the sport will excite any fan. * Publishers Weekly *
Citation profits from the unique and rich writing style of Phil Georgeff, who's lived it. Name any horse or jockey of the last 60 years, and the man has innumerable first-hand stories of them. Publishers Weekly His writing style makes for a very entertaining yet informative read, perfectly suited to the subject at hand. ...his complete order of finish is one that every race fan would enjoy reading and debating over. Georgeff's work is strongly recommended to all racing fans especially history buffs. His aim was to ensure that Citation is never forgotten, and through this book he won't be. Horse-Races.Net ...Georgeff's admiration and affection for Citation...is catching, and his raw enthusiasm for the sport will excite any fan. Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Phil Georgeff, author of And They're Off! (also published by Taylor Trade Publishing) and two novels on horseracing, he lives in Fairhope, Alabama. Tommy Trotter, longtime racing secretary at Belmont Park, lives in Hallandale, Florida.
