Firsts, Lasts and Onlys A Truly Wonderful Collection of Horseracing Trivia

by Donnelley, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781801504911
• ISBN10: 1801504911
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-09-04
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Summary

Firsts, Lasts & Onlys: A Truly Wonderful Collection of Horseracing Trivia is filled with improbable facts and mind-boggling trivia that will test and tease every horseracing enthusiast.

Try these questions for size: How did the word ‘thoroughbred’ come into existence, and what is a dam sire? Which Grand National-winning horse opened supermarkets after he retired and was sent requests for autographs? Which BBC sports commentator often had bad luck around the time of the National? Which classic race almost came to be known as the Bunbury?

The perfect gift for every horseracing fan, this is a book you can pick up while waiting for the stewards’ inquiry for the 3.15 at Newmarket and learn something new, weird or fascinating. Often all three.

Author Biography

Sunday Times Top Ten best-selling author Paul Donnelley has penned books on a diverse range of subjects including football, cricket, golf, true crime, television and cinema. He has written, at one time or other, for most Fleet Street newspapers and various magazines. He currently works as an editor and national newspaper columnist. A prolific writer, this is his 31st book and the sixth in the Firsts, Lasts & Onlys series.