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Saudi Prince Khalid's Racing Colours - A free extract from Ashforth's Curiosities of Horseracing
Posted by Lydia Unwin on
Have you ever wondered how racing colours are chosen? David Ashforth gives us a rather famous example involving the selection of Saudi Prince Khalid's racing colours. If you enjoy reading it, this is one of many short stories in David Ashforth's book, Curiosities of Horseracing.
A must read for anyone looking to dip in and out of a book about a quirky sport and its participants.
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Jeremy James 1949-2023 RIP
Posted by Lydia Unwin on
We were sad to learn that our author Jeremy James died in Shropshire on Monday 25 September 2023 after bravely enduring a long illness. Jeremy’s masterpiece, The Byerley Turk, has been printed in many editions and translated into Turkish, Slovakian and found fame on both sides of the Atlantic. Flamboyant at times, but also happy in his own company, Jeremy loved people, horses and dogs, wine and old friendships. He will be missed.
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A review for Horse Games by Robert Thompson
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A review for Horse Games by Robert Thompson from Baily's Hunting Directory. In summary, whether you are a seasoned rider or an armchair traveller this book will keep you reading from cover to cover."
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