A Day at the Races

The Horses, People and Races that shaped the Sport of Kings

Peter May

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English

Merlin Unwin Books
01 June 2022

Equestrian & animal sports; Horse racing

From King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II, via the introduction of the Classics, a duel at Ascot, the first steeplechase, a Derby Day fraud, a huge Cambridgeshire gamble, the desolation of Fred Archer, a thousand-mile walk around Newmarket Heath, the greatness of Ormonde and Sceptre, Man o' War's record-breaking runs, National Velvet and Emily Davison, to the brilliance of Lester Piggott, Tony McCoy and Frankel, Peter May has selected over one hundred days that encapsulate five hundred years of the Sport of Kings.

His short, informative, easy-to-read essays bring to life racing's milestone events that set the nation on a different path, such as the 1913 Derby, and the sacrifices horseracing made to support the British military campaigns overseas. A host of anecdotes tell of the exploits of the racing fraternity and cast light on the psyche of those who were prepared to take on bets which, at today's rates, would stretch into millions. Sure to rekindle fond, and maybe distant, memories of the races and horses that once dominated the sporting section of the daily newspapers.

AUTHOR: Dr Peter May has been an avid follower of horseracing since Red Alligator's win in the 1968 Grand National. He has degrees in Mathematical and Computer Science, a Masters in the Philosophy of expert systems and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. A former professional gambler, he has written many horseracing books and contributed to various newspapers, journals and websites.

By: Peter May
Imprint: Merlin Unwin Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 534g
ISBN: 9781913159351
ISBN 10: 1913159353
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 June 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Peter May has two major hobbies: fishing and horseracing and has written acclaimed books on both subjects. He has a phD in artificial intelligence, has been a former professional gambler and represents his local angling club in competition matches.

Reviews for A Day at the Races: The Horses, People and Races that shaped the Sport of Kings

A comprehensive retelling of a rich racing history... The books racing snapshots are insightful and the anecdotes entertaining, and although the book is ideal for reading in snippets, once you delve into its contents you may find it hard to put down. -- Catherine Macrae * The Racing Post *