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Best Mate: The Illustrated Story of the Nation's Favourite Horse

Best Mate: The Illustrated Story of the Nation's Favourite Horse

by Anne Holland (Author)

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    Hardcover 2004

    $3.36
Synopsis

Best Mate, by winning three successive Cheltenham Gold Cups between 2002 and 2004, emulated the achievement of the legendary Arkle and secured his place in racing history. With jockey Jim Culloty and trainer Henrietta Knight he has formed an irresistible partnership that has been taken to the hearts of not just the racing public but the nation as a whole. Anne Holland weaves a fascinating story about how Best Mate left behind the fields of County Meath to come to Henrietta Knight's stables at Lockinge where she and husband Terry Biddlecombe have trained him to so many famous triumphs. Now all that remains is the pursuit of a fourth Gold Cup - with a huge crowd willing him on to another victory.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 160
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 28 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 0752868489
ISBN 13: 9780752868486
Book Overview: Packed throughout with brilliant action photographs of Best Mate. Biographies of successful horses have sold very well in the past - the story of Desert Orchid sold more than 30,000 copies.

Media Reviews
'The book looks and feels good and has some stunning photographs.' -- David Dew RACING POST 'A fascinating story' IRELAND ON SUNDAY 'nice pics' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Concise, clearly written and lavishly illustrated... This is a book that will be enjoyed by all and will be hard to put down.' THE IRISH FIELD 'Accompanied by a very readable text... the book contains some cracking glossy pictures.' OXFORD TIMES 'Vastly superior... Best Mate's fans will get more out of this book than the Knight offerings... A suitable Christmas present for horse racing fans.' OLDHAM CHRONICLE 'A well written and highly detailed account of the champion's career to date and one can imagine any racing fan cantering down to the start of a happy Christmas with the book in his or her stocking.' DONCASTER FREE PRESS
Author Bio
Having owned, trained and ridden many winners in the amateur ranks, Anne Holland understands intimately the heartbreaks, the hopes and the thrills found in this heroic sport. She is author of numerous books on horseracing and lives blissfully in rural Ireland where she rides former steeplechaser Bradbury Star, hunts as much as possible, enjoys going racing and breeds NH horses.