Aintree
"The racing book of the year" John Randall, Racing Post; "John Pinfold's detailed and well-illustrated work will surely become the book of reference on Grand National history." Robin Oakley, The Spectator; www.spectator.co.uk/2016/04/i-managed-to-miss-out-on-the-glory-of-cheltenham-financially-anyway; "In short, it is the only book that you need on this subject on your shelf." Turf Times.
Each year, for a few hours on a Saturday afternoon in April, Aintree Racecourse becomes the focus of the sporting world and the stage of the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National. More than 70,000 spectators at the course along with a global live broadcast audience of millions thrill to the spectacle of 40 horses and their riders racing over the world's most famous steeplechase course. Les mer
Aintree, The History of the Racecourse is lavishly illustrated with numerous pictures never before reproduced. The author draws on previously untapped sources, including the Topham family archives, to weave a fascinating story that spans three centuries.This book will appeal to both the horse racing enthusiast and the general reader.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Medina Publishing Ltd
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- ISBN
- 9781909339712
- Utgivelsesår
- 2016
- Format
- 22 x 21 cm
Anmeldelser
"The racing book of the year" John Randall, Racing Post; "John Pinfold's detailed and well-illustrated work will surely become the book of reference on Grand National history." Robin Oakley, The Spectator; www.spectator.co.uk/2016/04/i-managed-to-miss-out-on-the-glory-of-cheltenham-financially-anyway; "In short, it is the only book that you need on this subject on your shelf." Turf Times.