Description: Further DetailsTitle: TurcottesCondition: NewSubtitle: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing DynastyEAN: 9780228104247ISBN: 9780228104247Publisher: Firefly Books LtdFormat: HardbackRelease Date: 04/15/2023Description: Fifty years ago, Secretariat, a horse so brilliantly fast and powerful that many of his records still stand today, completed its historic American Triple Crown victory. Secretariat’s rider was Ron Turcotte, a master of his craft who grew up as one of fourteen children in the small lumberjack town of Drummond, New Brunswick. Four other Turcottes, Noel, Rudy, Roger and Yves, followed their older brother onto North American racetracks and into the winner’s circle. The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is the story of this family’s journey from their little corner of the woods to the top of the thoroughbred racing world. Each Turcotte found outstanding success, collectively winning a staggering 8,251 races for purse earnings just shy of £60 million. The name Turcotte meant one thing in thoroughbred racing: winning. But the jockey’s life takes a toll. Each brother was in a never-ending battle to maintain their riding weights. Noel, Rudy and Roger fought the bottle. And then came the losses, the injuries and the heartbreaks. The unlikely triumph of one of horse racing’s greatest families was not without tragedy.Drawing upon over 30 years of reporting and interviews, journalist Curtis Stock takes readers on an unforgettable ride through the major players and race days of thoroughbred racing. Part biography, part oral history and part creative nonfiction, The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is a true underdog story and sure bet for any sports fan.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: CAItem Height: 241mmItem Length: 159mmAuthor: Curtis StockGenre: Sports & HobbiesISBN-10: 0228104246Type: Countries & RegionsRelease Year: 2023 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Turcottes
Title: Turcottes
Subtitle: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty
EAN: 9780228104247
ISBN: 9780228104247
Release Date: 04/15/2023
Release Year: 2023
Country/Region of Manufacture: CA
ISBN-10: 0228104246
Type: Countries & Regions
Book Title: Turcottes : the Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Firefly Books, The Limited
Topic: Horse Racing, Animals / General, History, Sports
Publication Year: 2023
Item Height: 1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 35.5 Oz
Author: Curtis Stock
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
