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This is an exquisite collection of essays that profiles twelve of the most successful trainers in Irish history. Having come up with his definitive dozen...the author provides great insight into the life of a racehorse trainer' Yorkshire Post Ireland has always been at the heart of horse racing, but increasingly its horses and trainers have come to dominate at the highest level, both on the flat and in National Hunt. Top owners like John Magnier (himself an Irishman) choose an Irish trainer, Aidan O'Brien, who has taken over from and continued the winning tradition of the legendary Vincent O'Brien. The Cheltenham Festival, highlight of the jumping year, has in recent years become a remarkable Irish festival, as tens of thousands of punters go for the craic and to see the best horses of trainers like Willie Mullins, Jessica Harrington and Dessie Hughes - Hedgehunter, Moscow Flyer and Hardy Eustace - triumph in the biggest races. Now Michael Clower has profiled the 12 most successful racehorse trainers in Ireland at the moment. As well as those mentioned already they include Michael Hourigan, trainer of the great steeplechaser Beef or Salmon, flat trainer John Oxx, and the distinctly larger-than-life Edward O'Grady. Michael Clower was Irish racing correspondent for the Sunday Times. He is also the author of best-selling biographies of Mick Kinane, Charlie Swan and Istabraq. He now lives in South Africa.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19050 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"* 'The racing book of the year' Yorkshire Post * 'An enlightening read' Racing Post * 'A fascinating read, with insights from each trainer and those who know them best' Irish Field This is an exquisite collection of essays that profiles twelve of the most successful trainers in Irish history. Having come up with his definitive dozen... the author provides great insight into the life of a racehorse trainer' Yorkshire Post"

About the Author
Michael Clower was Irish racing correspondent for the Sunday Times. He is also the author of best-selling biographies of Mick Kinane, Charlie Swan and Istabraq. He now lives in South Africa.

Customer Reviews

A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC
This book is full of the magic that makes Irish racing and racehorses great. The charm and wisdom shine and you almost feel as if you are there. Rain or shine the craic is always wonderful and racehorses and racing are never far away.

All the well known Irish trainers are profiled, each masters of the craft of training racehorses, in their own way. It is most interesting to read how they do it and marvel at their individual development. There are photos of recent winners of the big races and much loved heroes.

If you missed getting the hardback, the paperback of this is soon to be released - get it, it is a great read. Next time you go racing you will know a lot more about the Irish trainers whose horses are sweeping all the top awards each season.