9780719554827 - a romance of the turf: park top von duke of devonshire (3 Ergebnisse)
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Park Top, who raced between 1967 and 1970, was arguably the best English-bred race mare of the 20th century. When she retired she was the second highest stakes-winning mare in European racing history. Her victories included the Ribblesdale Stakes, the Coronation Cup, The George VI and Queen Elizabe…th Stakes, and the Hardwicke Stakes. She finished second in the Championship Stakes, the Arc de Triomphe and Eclipse Stakes.;In this volume the Duke of Devonshire describes in detail Park Top's 24 races. He recalls her failures as well as her triumphs, his attempt to sell her in mid-career, and the tactics of her jockeys, Lestor Piggott and Geoff Lewis. He also pays tribute to her trainer Bernard van Cutsen and his staff at Stanley House. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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paperback. Zustand: Very Good. reprint. minor shelf wear on the wraps. minor usage markings. contents are all intact and presentable. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Signed. Signed by Author. A Romance of the Turf: Park Top celebrates the remarkable career of Park Top, one of the most admired racehorses of her era, through the personal perspective of the Duke of Devonshire. Blending biography, racing history and behind-the-scenes insight, the book follows her r…ise from promising filly to international champion, capturing the personalities, challenges and triumphs that shaped her story. Warm, engaging and rich in racing lore, itâs an appealing volume for collectors of equine history, fans of classic flat racing and admirers of this exceptional mare. SIGNED COPY.
