Author : Anne Holland
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
ISBN 13 : 1847176119
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (471 download)
Book Synopsis Arkle by : Anne Holland
Download or read book Arkle written by Anne Holland and published by The O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1964, Arkle's first-place finish in the Cheltenham Gold Cup was the first big win by Ireland's most celebrated racehorse: the horse by which all others are measured. Fifty years on from the start of his incredible career - which included wins in the Cheltenham Gold Cup (three times), Irish Grand National, Hennessy Gold Cup, King George VI Chase and Punchestown Gold Cup - Anne Holland looks at Arkle's life and legend through the eyes of those who knew him best . She describes Arkle's career, his incredible wins, and the people involved with him , interviewing many of his connections, including Jim Dreaper, Paddy Woods, Tom Taaffe, sculptor Emma McDermott, the Baker family and others . Arkle was a star - the story goes that he received items of fan mail addressed to 'Himself, Ireland' - and th is is a well-researched and intimate portrait of a legendary horse. Shortlisted for Horse Racing Book of the Year 2014, British Sports Book Awards