Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack (Landmarks) - Softcover

Gatto, Kimberly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596298871 ISBN 13: 9781596298873

Verlag: HISTORY PR, 2010

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Book by Kimberly Gatto

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Reseña del editor:

In the late eighteenth century, in the bustling city streets of Louisville, began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries. Follow Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world's most famous racing venue, which revolutionized the Sport of Kings" and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts how various financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel wagering, the construction of the famed twin spires and the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today."

Biografía del autor:

Kimberly Gatto is a professional writer specializing in equestrian and sports books. Her work has been included in various publications, including the Blood Horse, the Chronicle of the Horse, the Equine Journal and Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul. Gatto is an honors graduate of Boston Latin School and Wheaton College, a lifelong rider and horsewoman.

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• Verlag: HISTORY PR
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1596298871
• ISBN 13: 9781596298873
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 141