Horseracing happens literally every day of the year - which is why unique and unusual events are almost commonplace in the Sport of Kings, Queens and commoners, even when that day in designed to fool you - as many felt was the case when, on 1 April 1929, a jockey named Frank Wise didn't live up to his name as he was unwise enough to ride in the Irish Grand National with only one leg and minus the tops of three fingers - yet he and his mount, Alike, won the race. Then there was the race meeting at which two dates combined when Good Friday fell on Boxing Day - literally - with the horse of that name taking a tumble at Wolverhampton on 26 December 1899. Make a note in your diary to buy yourself or your racing relatives and friends Graham Sharpe's latest book, containing literally hundreds more similarly notable, memorable, racey stories for every single day of the year. All the stories in The Racing Post's Horseracing On This Day have been expertly researched and this book is a must-have for any fans of horseracing

About the Author
Graham Sharpe, an award-winning journalist, has written widely on the lighter, quirkier sides of horseracing and racehorses, jockeys and trainers, owners, racegoers, punters and bookmakers, with first-hand knowledge, experience and insight, gained from almost 50 years working in the industry. His strength is compiling and reporting the unusual, unexpected, unlikely and otherwise uncatalogued elements of this worldwide sport.


Book Information
ISBN 9781839501067
Author Graham Sharpe
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 240g