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The Race for the Triple Crown Horses, High Stakes and Eternal Hope by Joe Drape ISBN: 0-8021-3885-3 / ISBN-13: 978-0-8021-3885-9 US $14.00 - 6 x 9, 272 pp - Apr. 2002 |
"In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport as they wind through a wildly eventful season of racing . . . telling the myriad interweaving stories that make the sport of kings endlessly fascinating."—Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit
Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant unrivaled horses, to young trainers trying to make a name for themselves, everyone has a gripping story, and all are in search of the sport's Holy Grail. How they get to and through the enormously famous races is a tale of action, high-stakes finance, and impossible odds. Told in the compelling voice of the award-winning New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape, The Race for the Triple Crown is a vivid portrait of a year in the life of the oldest, most majestic sport in the world.