Sprinter Sacre: The Impossible Dream

While old racegoers will forever tell us tales about the Arkles and Brigadier Gerards of the racing world, us slightly younger ones dont have it bad at all. We have been blessed to see the likes of Sea the Stars, Frankels, Kauto Stars, Denmans, Big Bucks just to name a few; and thank god the Racing Post took it upon them to publish a book about a few of those. Sprinter Sacre is the latest but hopefully by no means the last book publsihed in this mould: old Racing Post articles and wonderful photos combined by a few bridging words - voilá - there is your detailed history of any given horse. One could argue that writing a story after a horses career from scrach might give the reader a completely different insight, but then again, this is a nice way to go down memory lane and recall all the great moments you spent watching a favorite horse and cheering it home to win. Given that all the articles have been published in the RP along the years, there is not much new to learn for the real fanatic fan, but loads of facts to gain if you are not a daily reader.As mentioned these books - and this book too - are illustrated with splendit photos mostly taken by the one and only Edward Whitaker, and are nearly worth the purchase alone.As presents for racing fans come, you cant go wrong with this one !

Brough Scott, no mean jockey himself in his time, is one of the very best writers on horse racing. Add some terrific photographs and perhaps the best steeple-chaser since the wonderful Arkle and already you have the ingredients for a great experience. The compelling human story that accompanies the records and the photographs make this book a source of immense pleasure to any enthusiast interested in the jumps in particular and horse racing in general. A fine gift and a book to return to again and again.

Book about one of my most favourite horses. Brave, superb jumper and virtually unbeatable.

Beautiful pictures of a stunningly handsome horse. Very helpful customer service department.

If you're interested in horse racing this will be a good read.. I thoroughly enjoyed the book

Excellent record of a stunning racehorse

good book

My favourite horse