The Grand National: The Irish at Aintree

The Grand National: The Irish at Aintree

by Anne Holland (Author)

Synopsis

The Aintree Grand National is the world's most famous horserace - fast-paced, exhilarating and occasionally perilous. Everyone - serious racing fraternity and occasional flutterers alike - has heard of it. Millions are staked on the race, and millions watch. Down through the years it has produced many a fairytale result.

This lavishly-illustrated book examines the Irish presence at Aintree from the festival's earliest years; Irish horses, jockeys, trainers and breeders have always been prominent. No two horses have ever been trained alike for Aintree and no two stories have ever been the same. They are all here, written with the attention to detail and enthusiasm of a true racing fanatic. A wide-ranging and compulsively readable account of a beloved institution.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: 08 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 1847170749
ISBN 13: 9781847170743

Media Reviews
'An informative book, sure to be a hit with any racing enthusiast.' -- Belfast Newsletter
Author Bio
Anne Holland was a successful amateur rider who once rode at Aintree on Grand National day. She has written many books on horse-racing including Steeplechasing: A Celebration, The Grand National: The Irish At Aintree and All in the Blood.