BOOK – SPORT – HORSERACING – GREAT RACES by SEAN MAGEE
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Celebrated
racing journalist Sean Magee takes a look at the great races – truly legendary
contests such as the 1903 Eclipse Stakes involving Ard Patrick, Rock Sand &
Sceptre, the 1938 match between Seabiscuit & War Admiral, the 1971 2000
Guineas of Brigadier Gerard, Mill Reef & My Swallow, the 1975 “race of the
Century” between Grundy & Bustino, Desert Orchid & Yahoo’s attritional
1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup and many more
A first edition
published by Blitz Editions in 1990, it is a 144 page hardback complete with
dustjacket measuring 12" (30cm) x 8.5" (21cm) x 5/8" (1.5cm) –
ISBN 1856051188
The book is in
excellent condition with a good binding, no written dedications, stains or age
related discolouration and only minor signs of shelf wear – as you can see from
the photos, the dustjacket is a bit worn and has a stain near the bottom but
has not been price-clipped
A good read for
the turf enthusiast, it will make a fine addition to any racing library