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Duel for the Crown : Affirmed, Alydar, and Racing's Greatest Rivalry by David Rosner and Linda Carroll (2014, Hardcover)

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This captivating book titled "Duel for the Crown: Affirmed, Alydar, and Racing's Greatest Rivalry" written by Linda Carroll and David Rosner is a must-read for horse racing enthusiasts. The hardcover book measures 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 1.2 inches in height, with a weight of 18.1 oz. Published in 2014 by Gallery Books, this biography and autobiography genre book has 368 pages that explore the intriguing topic of horse racing, horses, and sports. The book is written in English and promises an entertaining read for those who enjoy learning about the world of horse racing.

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A gripping look at the great duel between Affirmed, the last horse to win the Triple Crown--comprised of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes--and his archrival, Alydar. From the moment they first galloped head-to-head in Saratoga Springs, the two chestnut colts showed they were the stuff of racing legend. Alydar, all muscle with a fearsome closing kick, was already the popular favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed, deceptively laid-back streamlined elegance, was powered forward by his steely determination not to settle for second place. In the Sport of Kings, the Triple Crown is the most valued prize, requiring a horse to win not just one race, but three: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. And 1978 would not be just for the record books, but also one of the greatest dramas ever played out in the racing world. There were names to conjure with, worthy of the Sport of Kings. The bloodline of Native Dancer. The teen wonderboy jockey Steve Cauthen. The once unbeatable Calumet Farm--the Damn Yankees of the racing world--now in eclipse and hoping for a comeback. The newcomer Harbor View Farm--owned by brash financier Louis Wolfson, who wouldn't let even a conviction and a prison sentence for securities violations stand in the way of his dreams of glory. And the racetracks themselves: Belmont, Saratoga, Pimlico. And, of course, Churchill Downs. It has been thirty-five years since Affirmed and Alydar fought for the Triple Crown, thirty-five years when no other horse has won it. Duel for the Crown brings this epic battle to life. Not just two magnificent Thoroughbreds but the colorful human personalities surrounding them, caught up in an ever-intensifying battle of will and wits that lasted until the photo finish of the final Triple Crown race . . . and Alydar and Affirmed leaped into the history books.

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Publisher
Gallery Books
ISBN-10
1476733201
ISBN-13
9781476733203
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167493719

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Book Title
Duel for the Crown : Affirmed, Alydar, and Racing's Greatest Rivalry
Author
Linda Carroll, David Rosner
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Horse Racing, Horses, Sports
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Pets, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Sf355.A44c37 2014
Reviews
A well-researched and entertaining chronicle of race horses Affirmed and Alydar...recommended for all horse racing fans.
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2013-048217
Dewey Decimal
798.40092/9
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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