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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In his autobiography, Malcolm MacDonald looks back over a dramatic and eventful life. He played football at the highest level (including being capped for England 14 times), went into football management at Luton and Huddersfield, spent five years in Italy, was declared bankrupt and returned to Newcastle. During this time he also overcame alcohol problems with the help of Carol (ex-wife of Brian Johnson, lead singer of AC/DC), who he had met 25 years earlier. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When Best Mate raced up the hill at Cheltenham in March 2004 to his third successive Gold Cup victory, he made history and became the most famous racehorse in Britain and Ireland. His trainer, Henrietta Knight, also became a superstar, her gentle yet determined personality endearing her to the sporting public. This is the first paperback edition of Henrietta's already-bestselling book about the horse, his achievements and the personalities involved in them. Three brand new chapters and new photographs bring the story right up to date as Best Mate starts the new season and his quest for a fourth Gold Cup. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Terry Butcher is a name that resonates with all football fans. Who can forget the pictures of the giant central defender, fists clenched, bloody head bandaged, the Three Lions on his once white England shirt streaked with claret? Butcher has earned his stripes and his reputation over the years not only as an honest and committed footballer but also as a broadcaster who says it exactly as he finds it and a manager who never asks for more or less than 100 per cent from his players. This long-awaited autobiography chronicles Butcher's playing days with both Ipswich and England before his momentous move to Scotland This was a care-free era, before the multi-millionaire superstars with their minders and their personal managers, and the drink culture was at its peak. You have read footballers' stories in the past - but nothing quite like Butcher. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When you think of Mick Fitzgerald, you might think of his masterful ride on Rough Quest to win the 1996 Grand National, or his interview with Des Lynam live on BBC afterwards: 'After that, Des, even sex is an anti-climax'. You might think of his victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Champion Chase, the Triumph Hurdle or the Hennessy Gold Cup because, as one of the most accomplished jump jockeys ever to throw his leg over a saddle, Fitzgerald has just about done it all.In "Better Than Sex", Fitzgerald tells his story with a candidness that is both rare and refreshing. He provides a unique insight into life as a jockey, the struggles, the temptations, the victories, the celebrations. He tells openly of his failed marriage, of riding for the Queen, and about how the racing game has changed irrevocably during the 19 years since he crossed the Irish Sea. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. You might feel sure that a horse is not a Flamingo, a Polar Bear, a Tomato, a Teapot, a pair of Bootlaces, a Taxidermist, a Rat Catcher or a Flea but you'd be wrong. Racehorse owners often give their horses bizarre names that would seem to make success impossible. Luckily, thoroughbreds are able to defy such handicaps. A Spaniel has won the Derby (1831), a Crow the St Leger (1976), a Butterfly the Oaks (1860) and, difficult to imagine, Oscar Wilde the Welsh National (1958). It's bonkers. Bonkers won at Southwell in 2002. Over the centuries there have been hundreds of thousands of different names bestowed or inflicted on racehorses and in Fifty Shades Of Hay, David Ashforth has picked out a selection to baffle, surprise and amuse in equal measure. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Arkle. Four decades after he raced, his name continues to reverberate in the folk memory of horseracing. Every true jumping fan still goes misty-eyed at the mention of the horse known simply as "Himself". In the Racing Post favourite racehorse poll in 2004, he won as emphatically as he had won so many big races. But he has long been more than just a famous racehorse. He was - and remains - a national hero in his native Ireland and an equine icon the world over. There has never been a horse to match him, in racing record or in the public affection. This wonderful new book celebrates the greatest of all chasers in words and in a superb collection of photographs and paintings, many never previously published. It is a fitting tribute to the horse of whom the Racing Post wrote: "We have not seen his like since - and nor are we ever likely to.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When you think of Mick Fitzgerald, you might think of his masterful ride on "Rough Quest" to win the 1996 Grand National, or his interview with Des Lynam live on BBC afterwards: "After that, Des, even sex is an anti-climax". You might think of his victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Champion Chase, the Triumph Hurdle or the Hennessy Gold Cup because, as one of the most accomplished jump jockeys ever to throw his leg over a saddle, Fitzgerald has just about done it all. In "Better Than Sex", Fitzgerald tells his story with a candidness that is both rare and refreshing. He provides a unique insight into life as a jockey, the struggles, the temptations, the victories, the celebrations. He tells openly of his failed marriage, of riding for the Queen, and about how the racing game has changed irrevocably during the 19 years since he crossed the Irish Sea. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'I'm just a little black girl who can run fast, and here I am sitting in the Olympic stadium, with 112,000 people screaming my name. How the hell did I get here?' Few of us will forget Cathy Freeman's victorious 400-metre run at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. In that euphoric moment she symbolised Australia's best and broadest vision of itself, a reconciled nation. For the first time, in her own words, Cathy Freeman tells the story of her remarkable life. With characteristic honesty she talks about growing up black in a white world, about her complicated personal relationships, about how it feels to have the expectations of an entire nation resting on her shoulders, about the price of fame, and about the real reasons for her heart-wrenching decision to retire. Cathy tells us what it's like to be Cathy Freeman. Her strength, courage and magnetic personality are reflected on every page. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A humorous yet deeply personal account of living with a famous father. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Michael Schumacher's name is synonymous with Ferrari. His achievements in overhauling Juan Manuel Fangio's record of five Drivers World Championships are the stuff of legend. Seven titles, five with Ferrari, speak loud and clear. But the world's Number One is not a one-man band. His feats are not the result of a singular effort. They are the fruit of amazing exploitation of extraordinary talent by a team as gifted and committed as the man himself. Team Schumacher is the story of men like Willi Weber, Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne, Jean Todt and Luca di Montezemolo. It is a tale of ambitious individuals from diverse backgrounds assembled to achieve a common goal. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Horseracing is blessed with the richest of histories, but exactly what is it that makes a horserace great? Every racing fan has their own view - and in 2005, the Racing Post decided to find out what its readers thought about the matter by asking them to vote for what they considered the greatest race of all time. The response was overwhelming: over a period of two months, thousands of votes were collected. These were added to the nominations of a specially convened panel of experts to compile the definitive list of the 100 greatest races of all time involving at least one horse trained in Britain or Ireland. Now, in one lavishly illustrated book, you can read about them all - with essays by the Post's top writers and the thoughts of trainers and jockeys most closely involved with such momentous occasions. You can also read about the top races of 2005, plus find out about the most unforgettable races from elsewhere around the globe. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Mick Channon has scaled the twin peaks of both football and horse racing during a double sporting life that will surely never be equalled. He has enjoyed laps of honour at Wembley and ridden down the straight mile at Ascot in a horse drawn carriage as a guest of the Queen. The Authorised Biography is packed with hilarious intimate anecdotes and spine-tingling achievements. This is Mick Channon's story. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In horseracing, the best stories always begin at daybreak. The exploits on the racecourse of racing's greatest performers since the 1960s are well documented in print and on film, accompanied by broadcasters' compelling words. For the lucky ones among us, there are personal memories of being there on the day, too. But the complete stories of how the sport's showcase names of the last forty years came to fulfil their potential in truth rest with the men and women who nurtured them on the gallops, from first light to evening stables. Their tales, contained in Dawn Till Dusk, are a route to the real heart and soul of racing's greats, and a reminder of wonderful days and the individuals and teamwork behind them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. A clean, tidy copy Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

1st ed. A clean, tidy copy Used - Very Good. VG paperback booklet Used - Very Good. VG paperback booklet.

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. A clean, tidy copy Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. Faint creases in spine Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Following on from his highly successful autobiography "A Bloody Good Winner", Dave Nevison gives a no holds barred account of life on the road, betting on the top racetracks in Britain and the adventures that go with it.This nuts and bolts account of his progress, or otherwise, starts at the 2008 Cheltenham Festival and ends with the final Flat race of the year, the St Leger at Doncaster. His avowed aim is to make a GBP 1 million, and every week there will will be a detailed account of the bets, how they are doing and the emotional highs and lows that go with it. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. Spine a little creased Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. Faint wrinkle in spine. Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. Faint crease in spine Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Condizione: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. A tidy copy in tight binding Used - Very Good. VG paperback.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Churchill At The Gallop is now in flexi bind Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Engaging story of the unusually tall jockey George Baker, who made it to the top before a life changing fall. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Latest addition to the Racing Post series celebrating Racing's greats, following the likes of Frankel and former rival Sprinter Sacre. Superbly illustrated with spectacular pictures from the Racing Post's award-winning photographers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hard Back. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FINE/Near fine.1st ed.Autobiography of Jockey T Murphy assisted by D McLean.A story of a young man pursuing a dream - blessed with a rare talent - who stumbled his way to the top. A story of frustration , anticipation , alcoholism , despair, realisation , reconciliation.[ no notable defects to book, tight binding, no inscsp] Dust Jacket not price clipped, £18.99 [2006] 2 minuscule edge dot/spts o/w fine.illustrated 24 Colour plates. Please see our actual image. …

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. When Frankie Dettori stormed to victory on Golden Horn in the 2015 Derby, the effervescent Italian jockey was writing yet another extraordinary chapter in a remarkable sporting story. This tribute to hugely popular sportsman draws on the unique resources of the Racing Post to chronicle the Dettori career as never before. The son of a Milanese Classic-winning jockey has been Champion jockey on three occasions and has ridden such equine superstars as Dubai Millennium, Lochsong, Lammtarra, Daylami and his first Derby winner Authorized. He made worldwide headlines when winning every contest on a seven-race card in September 1996, which made him a household name. The Dettori story has also had its darker side: surviving a plane crash in 2000 in which the pilot was killed; a six-month suspension in December 2012 for contravening racing's drugs rules; losing the lucrative job as first jockey to Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation. But Frankie has always bounced back, and his next flying dismount is never far away. Latest in the top-selling Racing Post celebration series - AP McCoy, Frankel, Sea The Stars and Kauto Star - telling racing history in the present tense. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Three generations of a racing dynasty give their take on life in and out of the saddle. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. - 234mm. Pp: 304.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. 304 pages, illustrated, statistics.