Book recommedations

[Thunder Gulch]

I can highly recommend the following:

Champions by DRF Press.
Finshed Lines by Frank Scatoni.
Raceday by Max Waltman.
Ruffian: Burning from the Start by Jane Schwartz.
Secretariat by William Nack.
Laughing in the Hills by Bill Barich.
The Best and Worst of Horse Racing by Steve Davidowitz.
Racing Through the Century by Simon& Simon.
Stud by Kevin Conley.

[joeydb]

I've been considering getting that Secretariat book. Wasn't sure how good it is -- now it's on my list.

Been reading a lot of the handicapping type of book. Will get back to historic side someday.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by joeydb

I've been considering getting that Secretariat book. Wasn't sure how good it is -- now it's on my list.

Been reading a lot of the handicapping type of book. Will get back to historic side someday.

The Secretariat book is a great read, I would definitely recommend it.

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

The Secretariat book is a great read, I would definitely recommend it.

Just be sure you get the Nack book. There have been a lot of books written about Secretariat, but Nack's is outstanding. He was right there through the whole thing to give a first hand account, not just some research piece.

[CSC]

If you really, really don't like someone, I recommend ' Das Kapital ' by Karl Marx. Will put you to sleep...you might not even wake up.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by CSC

If you really, really don't like someone, I recommend ' Das Kapital ' by Karl Marx. Will put you to sleep...you might not even wake up.

Come on, that's a great read

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Scurlogue Champ

Come on, that's a great read

I'll pick it up right after I'm thru with War and Peace.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

Just be sure you get the Nack book. There have been a lot of books written about Secretariat, but Nack's is outstanding. He was right there through the whole thing to give a first hand account, not just some research piece.

I love the Sports Illustrated story on Secretariat shortly after his passing.

I still have the issue around here somewhere.

Guess I need to check out the book now.

Thanks!

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

I love the Sports Illustrated story on Secretariat shortly after his passing.

I still have the issue around here somewhere.

Guess I need to check out the book now.

Thanks!

The "Pure Heart" essay is included the most recent edition of the book at the end.

[dean smith]

I don't think anyone has mentioned a book called "Three Strides Before the Wire" by Elizabeth Mitchell. This book is great. It follows D. Wayne Lukas, Chris Antley (as he self-destructs) and Charismatic during his 1999 Triple Crown run. If you like recent racing history, it's a must read.

[Danzig]

haven't seen the seabiscuit book mentioned yet, it's pretty good-much better than the movie.
also recommend 'my racing heart' by nan mooney. i also have all the thoroughbred legends books, easy to read, enjoyable enough.