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They say to ride a horse is to fly without wings. Discover the untold stories of famous horses like Noor and Nasrullah, and of fabled venues like Churchill Downs, Saratoga, and Belmont Park. Gripping track tales from all over are here, ranging fromKentucky Racehorses, to Virginia Horseracing, to Maryland Steeplechasing, to Florida Thoroughbreds. Saddle up and give the gift of insight into one of nature’s most beautiful, powerful and beloved creatures.
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Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky
Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky
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Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky

9781467138949

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Untold tidbits of equine history is revealed by historian and seventh generation Kentuckian Foster Ockerman Jr.


Horse racing and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are synonymous. The equine industry in the state dates as far back as the eighteenth century, and some of that history remains untold. The Seventeenth Earl of Derby made the trip from England to Louisville for the famed Kentucky Derby. Many famous African American jockeys grew up in the area but fled to Europe during the Jim Crow era. Gambling on races is a popular pastime, but betting in the early days caused significant changes in the sport. Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky details the rich and the lesser-known history at the tracks in the Bluegrass State.

Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky