Horse Racing

See also horses.

Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, involving two or more jockeys riding horses over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports and its basic premise – to identify which of two or more horses is the fastest over a set course or distance – has remained unchanged since the earliest times.
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend
Thinking Racehorse
Horse
Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
Ruffian: Burning From the Start
Under Orders (Sid Halley, #4)
American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise
The Horse God Built
Native Dancer: The Grey Ghost Hero of a Golden Age
Wild Ride: The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm Inc., America's Premier Racing Dynasty
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Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning
Lord of Misrule (National Book Award)
Twice Shy
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Jaimy Gordon
A horseman of the old school, a gentleman who never forgot to dip down and stake you when he win. He was more ashamed to be stingy than to be broke, so as long as he had two dollars you had one . . .
Jaimy Gordon, Lord of Misrule

Mara Dabrishus
Kali has a habit of doing these beautiful works that never translate during the races in the afternoon. They call animals like her morning glories, or horrendous bets. Take your pick.
Mara Dabrishus, Stay the Distance

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