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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- List of Illustrations vi
- List of Tables viii
- Acknowledgements ix
- Further Matter x
- Introduction: Setting the Scene 1
- 1 The ‘Race Week’ in British Social Life 37
- 2 The Secret World of Wagering 79
- 3 Horse Racing and British Politics 122
- 4 Racing and its Rules 153
- 5 Running the Race Meeting 175
- 6 The Racehorse, its Ownership and Breeding 199
- 7 Vital Professionals: Jockeys, Grooms and Trainers 240
- Conclusion 278
- Bibliography 289
- Index 311
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- List of Illustrations vi
- List of Tables viii
- Acknowledgements ix
- Further Matter x
- Introduction: Setting the Scene 1
- 1 The ‘Race Week’ in British Social Life 37
- 2 The Secret World of Wagering 79
- 3 Horse Racing and British Politics 122
- 4 Racing and its Rules 153
- 5 Running the Race Meeting 175
- 6 The Racehorse, its Ownership and Breeding 199
- 7 Vital Professionals: Jockeys, Grooms and Trainers 240
- Conclusion 278
- Bibliography 289
- Index 311