As every sportsperson knows, the dream can’t go on forever. After years of dedication, sacrifice and single-minded obsession to get to the top, one day it all has to end. When the World Stops … [Read more...] about When the World Stops Watching by Damian Lawlor
Horse Racing
Stud – Adventures in Breeding by Kevin Conley
Every year, on Valentine's Day, the great Thoroughbred farms open their breeding sheds and begin their primary business. For the next one hundred and fifty days, the cries of stallions can be … [Read more...] about Stud – Adventures in Breeding by Kevin Conley
Doped by Jamie Reid
In March 1962 an audacious attempt to nobble one of the royal horses alerted police to a well organised band of racecourse criminals, backed by murderous London gangsters. The subsequent Flying … [Read more...] about Doped by Jamie Reid
Listowel Races by John O’Flaherty
Listowel Races 1858 - 1991 A History was published in 1992. This rare book traces the history of the Listowel Races from it's humble beginning to the fantastic festival it is today. There are many … [Read more...] about Listowel Races by John O’Flaherty
Second Start by Bobby Beasley
This is the autobiography of the famous jockey who beat the toughest odds of all. Bobby Beasley won all the major national hunt races during his racing career. During this time he led a tumultuous … [Read more...] about Second Start by Bobby Beasley
Better one day as a lion by Raymond Smith
The author continues his odyssey among the horse racing fraternity. He tells many anecdotes about horse trainers, owners and jockeys. He pays particular attention to the many betting coups, the … [Read more...] about Better one day as a lion by Raymond Smith
The Simple Game – An Irish Jockey’s Memoir
The Simple Game, an Irish Jockey's Memoir is an honest and emotional account of author and professional jockey Thomas Foley's struggle to recapture his passion for the sport and the horses that came … [Read more...] about The Simple Game – An Irish Jockey’s Memoir
A Share of Success – The Scudamore Family
We recently posted an entry about three generations of the Scudamore family. We now feature a book about one member of that illustrious family, Pete Scudamore. The late Alan Lee co-authored the … [Read more...] about A Share of Success – The Scudamore Family
The Sport of Queens by Dick Francis
Originally published in 1957, this was the world's introduction to the life of a jockey who would later become equally ( if not more) famous as one of the world's great mystery writers! This copy … [Read more...] about The Sport of Queens by Dick Francis
Horse Racing by Finbarr Slattery
Mr Horse Racing from Killarney, the late Finbarr Slattery, published this encyclopedic insight into the world of horse racing. There is particular focus on the thee Kerry tracks that were in … [Read more...] about Horse Racing by Finbarr Slattery