Bibliograph

Churchill Downs, America's most historic racetrack, Kimberly Gatto

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Churchill Downs, America's most historic racetrack, Kimberly Gatto

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Churchill Downs

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Kimberly Gatto

Sub title

America's most historic racetrack

Summary

In the late eighteenth century, in the bustling city streets of Louisville, began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries. Follow Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world's most famous racing venue, which revolutionized the "Sport of Kings" and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts how various financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel wagering, the construction of the famed twin spires and the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today

Target audience

adult

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