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Racing in its modern developments, that no space could well be devoted to archaic matter even if it seemed desirable; and one of many reasons why it does not so seem is that, in all essentials, the sport, as it is conducted at the end of the nineteenth century, differs completely in its character and surroundings from what it was before the Turf became so widely popular. When race meetings were first organised they were held annually near many cities and towns, the runners being provided by the local magnates and gentry. The horses, usually hunters, were ridden at catch weights by their owners or their grooms, and, to spin out the programme, in contests other than matches the races were run in heats. By degrees it became apparent that horses trained systematically and kept exclusively for racing had enormous advantages over others and it appeared furthermore that men who were accustomed to riding races turned their experience to highly.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is about the history of horse racing, beginning with its humble origins as a contest between local landowners and their grooms, and tracing it through to the grand spectacle it is today. The author discusses the importance of horse breeding and bloodlines in producing successful racehorses, and the advancements made in the sport due to the introduction of railways, telegraphs, and modern newspapers. The book also examines the role of racing in shaping and sustaining the English thoroughbred horse, the most valuable animal in the world, and the invaluable influence it has had on breeding other types of horses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332616916_0
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