My Journey with Thoroughbreds

Cover of My Journey with Thoroughbreds by Howard Hamilton
Year: 2020
Language: en
Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9781543756203
Dimensions:
Height: 9 Inches
Length: 6 Inches
Weight: 1.4109584768 Pounds
Width: 0.88 Inches
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My Journey with Thoroughbreds by Howard Hamilton, published by Partridge Publishing Singapore on January 22, 2020, is a comprehensive exploration of thoroughbred horse racing in Jamaica. Spanning 322 pages, this book delves into the history of the sport, tracing its development from the British capture of Jamaica in 1655 to the present day. Hamilton, a seasoned expert in the field, presents an insightful overview of the challenges and opportunities that have shaped thoroughbred racing on the island.

Readers will find a detailed account of the Jamaica Derby, which will celebrate its 100th consecutive year in 2020. The book features race statistics, commentary, and a representative image for each race, creating a unique record of a century of racing excellence in Jamaica. This edition serves as both a historical reference and a celebration of the sport, appealing to enthusiasts and newcomers alike.


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Jamaica was captured from Spain by the British in 1655, and by 1752, the island was already developing an enviable reputation for breeding race horses. The book offers a tour d’horizon of thoroughbred horse racing in Jamaica from those early days to the present, presenting its problems and its possibilities from the point of view of one of the country’s most seasoned experts. A special feature of the publication is the Jamaica Derby Gallery. In 2020, the Jamaica Derby will be run for the 100th consecutive year. Race statistics, and with only very few exceptions, a commentary on the race and a representative image are presented, providing for lovers of the sport a unique and fascinating record of a century of first class racing in Jamaica.

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