The Race for the Triple Crown: Horses, High Stakes and Eternal Hope, by Drape, Joe
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The Race for the Triple Crown: Horses, High Stakes and Eternal Hope, by Drape, Joe. Grove Press: New York, 2001. Edition: First Grove Press edition. ISBN: 0802138853. Trade Paperback, 8vo, 261 pages. Pictorial cover.

Condition: Very Good. A carefully read book. Cover slightly curled, but no reading creases. Interior text clean, unmarked, and secure in binding.

Contents: Publisher's Note:

Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. The win the Triple Crown a horse must win the Kentucky Derby, then the Preakness, and finally the Belmont. How they get to and through the enormously famous races is a tale of action, high-stakes finance, and impossible odds. From ostentatious owners, to radiant unrivaled horses, to flamboyant trainers, everyone has a gripping story.

Among the featured stories are the trials and tribulations of More Than Ready, a phenomenal two-year-old colt who battles through injuries and close wins on the Triple Crown trail; of Fusaichi Pegasus, the mythical horse from Japan; and of young trainers like Jenine Sahadi, the most accomplished woman in the sport. Told in the compelling voice of the award-wining New York Times sportswriter, Joe Drape, The Race for the Triple Crown is a vivid portrait of a year in the life of the oldest, most majestic sport in the world.