Horse People

Thoroughbred Culture in Lexington and Newmarket

By: Rebecca Louise Cassidy

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Hardcover | 13 February 2008

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Hardcover
224 Pages

Age
22+

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22.9 x 15.2 x 2.0

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The world of Thoroughbred racing is glamorous, secretive, dangerous, and seductive -- the sport of kings and the poor man's obsession. While the spectacle of racing stirs the imagination, it belies the ruthless business that lies beneath.

This engaging original study demystifies this complex world by comparing centers of excellence in Britain and North America. Drawing from intensive field work in Suffolk's Newmarket and Kentucky's Lexington, Rebecca Cassidy gives us the inside track on all players in the industry -- from the elite breeders and owners to the stable boys, racetrack workers, and veterinarians. She leads us through horse farms, breeding barns, and yearling sales; explains rigorous training regimens; and brings us trackside on race day.

But the history of Thoroughbred racing culture is more than a collection of fascinating characters and exciting events. Cassidy's investigation reveals the factors -- ethical, cultural, political, and economic -- that have shaped the racing tradition.

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""[A] comprehensive and entertaining book.""

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