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the Blood the Soil the Gold

By Tim Gard
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World-first classic on the thoroughbred racehorse

The testimonials say it all: This exceptional study of the thoroughbred will raise to another level the reader's appreciation, enjoyment and indeed success in racing. A must for any horse lover's library!

With forewords by the great racing legend, Bart Cummings AM (264 Group 1 wins – including 12 Melbourne Cups), and internationally respected bloodstock expert, John Foote, importer to Australia of the Makybe Diva family, about which there is a testimonial chapter.

13 revealing chapters include:

dramatic development and secrets of the breed
long-term cultivation of 'The Sport of Kings' by the Monarchs of Europe
300 years of world-wide thoroughbred bloodlines in the author's EquinaTRACE ™ full-colour format
prevailing influence of the world's champion racehorses, greatest races and renowned breeding soils
profiles of a selection of the truly elite thoroughbreds of history

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Part-proceeds from profit favour the National Jockeys' Trust in Australia, 'established in 2004 for the purpose of providing funds and other benefits for the relief of the financial difficulties and needs of jockeys (including apprentice jockeys) and their families, especially where such needs arise through serious injury, illness or death of a jockey'.