Overview
The Scots & The Turf tells the story of the amazing contribution made to the world of thoroughbred horse racing by the Scots, and those of Scottish ancestry, past and present — including 2017's Grand National winner One for Arthur. Throughout the years, this contribution has been across the board, from jockeys to trainers and owners, as well as some superb horses. Currently, Scotland has a great ambassador in Mark Johnston, who has resurrected Middleham in North Yorkshire as one of the country's foremost training centres, while his jumping counterpart, Alan King, the son of a Lanarkshire farmer, is now based outside Marlborough. The greatest lady owner of jumpers in recent years was Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, while Stirling-born Willie Carson was five-times champion jockey on the Flat. These are, of course, familiar names to any racing enthusiast, but they represent just a small part of the Scottish connection that has influenced the Sport of Kings down the years. Recognition of the part played by those from north of the border is long overdue, and The Scots & The Turf now sets the record straight with a fascinating account of those who have helped make horse racing into the fabulous spectacle it is today.
Full Product Details
Author: Alan Yuill Walker ,
The Duke of Roxburghe
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint: Black and White Publishing
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
ISBN: 9781785301414
ISBN 10: 1785301411
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 21 November 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
'As the breeder and rider of Minster Son, he was a very special horse for me and I am delighted that he features in this fascinating book which reveals the prominent role that Scots have played in the history of the Turf.' WILLIE CARSON
Author Information
As a freelance writer, Alan Yuill Walker has spent his life writing about racing and bloodstock. For over forty years he was a regular contributor to Horse & Hound and has had a long involvement with the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. Other magazines/journals to which he has contributed on a regular basis include The British/European Racehorse, Stud & Stable, Pacemaker, The Thoroughbred Breeder and Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder. He was also a leading contributor to The Bloodstock Breeders' Annual Review. His previous books are Thoroughbred Studs of Great Britain, The History of Darley Stud Farms, Months of Misery Moments of Bliss, and Grey Magic.
