Belmont Park: The Championship Track (Sports) - Softcover

Gatto, Kimberly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1609497538 ISBN 13: 9781609497538

Verlag: HISTORY PR, 2013

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BelmontPark is best known for the annual Belmont Stakes, the challenging final leg ofracing’s Triple Crown. But Belmont is also renowned because nearly everyAmerican champion Thoroughbred has competed on its grounds. Named for theillustrious Belmont family, the track has seen many exciting races since itopened in 1905. In addition to the eleven Triple Crown winners, Belmont Parkhas hosted legends of yesteryear—such as Man o’ War and Nashua—and modern-daysuperstars like Curlin and Rachel Alexandra. In addition to the Belmont Stakes,the track is home to other important races, including the Jockey Club Gold Cupand the “Met Mile,” and it periodically hosts the Breeder’s Cup. Join authorKimberly Gatto as she explores Belmont’s most exciting moments.

Biografía del autor:

Kim Gatto is the author of five horse track and farm histories, two equestrian books and six sports biographies, as well as numerous articles for equine periodicals. She is a lifelong horse owner and equestrienne and belongs to a number of riding organizations and equine charitable institutions. Michael Blowen is the founder and director of Old Friends, Midway, Kentucky.

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• Verlag: HISTORY PR
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1609497538
• ISBN 13: 9781609497538
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 159