Horses for Courses: An Irish Racing Year by Anne Holland Horse Racing Racehorse

Brand new shop stock, may be some slight wear around the edges from shelf life; see photos.\n\nHorses for Courses: An Irish Racing Year by Anne Holland\nHorses for Courses guides readers through a typical year in \nIrish racing and highlights the individuality of each venue, from \nLeopardstown and The Curragh to Gowran Park and Clonmel.  All have their\n own special qualities and atmosphere but share two common traits: a \nwarm welcome and good sport.  And that is what the author believes Irish\n racing is all about.\n\nThe country\u2019s courses enjoy a huge level of support from the local \npopulation.  It might be raining and some of the races may be \u2018ordinary\u2019\n but the stands will always be crowded.  That is because racing is part \nof Irish culture and the nation\u2019s way of life: with 27 courses, it has \nproportionately far more venues than Great Britain.\n\nMeticulously researched and passionately written, Horses for Courses is the definitive.