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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813197376
ISBN-13
9780813197371
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27057247895
Product Key Features
Book Title
Foxes of Belair : Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Horse Racing, United States / 20th Century, Animals / General, Sports
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Book Series
Horses in History Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-048811
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
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The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown is author Jennifer Kelly's second volume of Triple Crown history, and it's another good one. With meticulous research and an engaging narrative, Kelly brings the intertwined stories of William Woodard and his Belair Stud champions to life. But the title raises an intriguing question: who are the 'Foxes?' Gallant Fox, the winner of the Triple Crown in 1930, is an obvious choice and probably 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha as well. But Kelly's well-told recounting of how Woodward parlayed the purchase of a few inexpensive mares into the dominant racing stable of the 1930s and the influence he had on racing in the United States and Europe suggest that The Jockey Club chairman was the slyest 'Fox' of them all., Spanning more than two centuries of racing lore, The Foxes of Belair traces international currents that created a unique father and son legacy. Illuminating the long view and fine details, Jennifer S. Kelly celebrates the power of intention, perseverance, and passion for the Sport of Kings., The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown is author Jennifer Kelly's second volume of Triple Crown history, and it's another good one. With meticulous research and an engaging narrative, Kelly brings the intertwined stories of William Woodard and his Belair Stud champions to life. But the title raises an intriguing question: who are the "Foxes?" Gallant Fox, the winner of the Triple Crown in 1930, is an obvious choice and probably 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha as well. But Kelly's well-told recounting of how Woodward parlayed the purchase of a few inexpensive mares into the dominant racing stable of the 1930s and the influence he had on racing in the United States and Europe suggest that The Jockey Club chairman was the slyest "Fox" of them all., As with her first book, Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown, Jennifer Kelly has given the world a volume in The Foxes of Belair that will delight both racing fans and those who simply enjoy a good read. This tale of the Woodward family and the thoroughbred dynasty it created is both meticulously researched and written with discriminating care, a story that will hold the reader's interest from beginning to end. Here is a book deserving of its place in the winner's circle of racing history., The Triple Crown of American racing is filled with fascinating stories of what it takes to achieve the rarest of accomplishments in all of sports. Author Jennifer Kelly has meticulously researched and skillfully written two essential volumes of Triple Crown tales. Following up her exceptional Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown , Kelly has delivered another trip to the winner's circle with The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown . Kelly gets to the heart of this unique story of father and son racehorses who reached the sport's pinnacle and takes readers on a memorable ride they won't soon forget. An absolute winner!, The Triple Crown of American racing is filled with fascinating stories of what it takes to achieve the rarest of accomplishments in all of sports. Author Jennifer Kelly has meticulously researched and skillfully written two essential volumes of Triple Crown tales. Following up her exceptional Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown, Kelly has delivered another trip to the winner's circle with The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown . Kelly gets to the heart of this unique story of father and son racehorses who reached the sport's pinnacle and takes readers on a memorable ride they won't soon forget. An absolute winner!, For anyone whose interest in Thoroughbred racing is piqued by a view back into the history of the sport, here's your new hero: Jennifer Kelly. Her latest work, Foxes of Belair: Galant Fox, Omaha and the Quest for the Triple Crown is as good as it gets. Turning pages, I found myself standing next to Sunny Jim and William Woodford, eavesdropping as they gave their jockey his instructions, cheering as their horse neared the finish line. Replete with classic figures in American racing like Man o' War and Citation, Earle Sande and Willie Saunders, Jimmy Breslin and W.C. Vreeland, Kelly's concise history will captivate you from cover to cover just like her previous work, Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown ., As with her first book, Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown , Jennifer Kelly has given the world a volume in The Foxes of Belair that will delight both racing fans and those who simply enjoy a good read. This tale of the Woodward family and the thoroughbred dynasty it created is both meticulously researched and written with discriminating care, a story that will hold the reader's interest from beginning to end. Here is a book deserving of its place in the winner's circle of racing history., For anyone whose interest in Thoroughbred racing is piqued by a view back into the history of the sport, here's your new hero: Jennifer Kelly. Her latest work, Foxes of Belair: Galant Fox, Omaha and the Quest for the Triple Crown is as good as it gets. Turning pages, I found myself standing next to Sunny Jim and William Woodford, eavesdropping as they gave their jockey his instructions, cheering as their horse neared the finish line. Replete with classic figures in American racing like Man o' War and Citation, Earle Sande and Willie Saunders, Jimmy Breslin and W.C. Vreeland, Kelly's concise history will captivate you from cover to cover just like her previous work, Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown., First with Sir Barton, and here with Gallant Fox and Omaha, Jennifer Kelly has taken on the essential role of expanding and preserving the stories of the earliest winners of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, even before it was branded and monetized. No sport is more connected to its distant past than racing, and Kelly's research and writing are required reading for modern day enthusiasts of the erstwhile sport of kings., Any student or fan of Thoroughbred racing history will be delighted to lay eyes on The Foxes of Belair . Meticulously researched and laid out in intimate detail, the story of Gallant Fox and Omaha, father and son winners of the American Triple Crown, is unique in the annals of the sport. Jennifer Kelly provides an exhaustive treatment of their singular feat that will educate both the casual and dedicated follower of racing., For anyone whose interest in Thoroughbred racing is piqued by a view back into the history of the sport, here's your new hero: Jennifer Kelly. Her latest work, Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown is as good as it gets. Turning these pages, I found myself standing next to 'Sunny Jim' Fitzsimmons and William Woodward, eavesdropping as they gave their jockey his instructions, cheering as their horse neared the finish line. Replete with classic figures in American racing like Man o' War and Citation, Earle Sande and Willie Saunders, Jimmy Breslin and W.C. Vreeland, Kelly's concise history will captivate you from cover to cover just like her previous work, Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown ., The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown is author Jennifer Kelly's second volume of Triple Crown history, and it's another good one. With meticulous research and an engaging narrative, Kelly brings the intertwined stories of William Woodward and his Belair Stud champions to life. But the title raises an intriguing question: who are the 'Foxes?' Gallant Fox, the winner of the Triple Crown in 1930, is an obvious choice and probably 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha as well. But Kelly's well-told recounting of how Woodward parlayed the purchase of a few inexpensive mares into the dominant racing stable of the 1930s and the influence he had on racing in the United States and Europe suggest that The Jockey Club chairman was the slyest 'Fox' of them all.
Dewey Decimal
798.400973
Table Of Content
Prologue: The Battle Joined 1. A New King in Town 2. Familial Ambition 3. Here Comes the Sun 4. The Queen Bears an Heir 5. A Bumpy Road 6. The Fox Comes Around 7. Roses Are Red 8. In Pursuit of a Crown 9. The Fox Rolls On 10. A Dandy Show 11. Record Breaker 12. Boys and Girls 13. Second Generation 14. Following the Fox 15. The Son Gets His Crown 16. The Belair Bullet Rolls On 17. An Unexpected Stop 18. Trailblazer 19. The Big Show 20. The Adventure's End 21. The Road to Omaha Epilogue: The Quest for the Crown
Synopsis
Calumet, Claiborne, King Ranch--these iconic Thoroughbred breeders are revered by industry professionals and racing fans around the world. As campaigners of many of the twentieth century's top racehorses, these breeders' prestige has been confirmed by decades of competition in the Triple Crown, the most esteemed series in American Thoroughbred racing. Despite their substantial legacies, their success is measured against the benchmark set by one of racing's earliest dynasties, the historic Belair Stud. The story of this legendary operation begins with William Woodward's childhood trips to the racetrack, which inspired dreams of breeding a champion or two of his own. While working for the American ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woodward frequented English racetracks, rekindling his desire to breed and own champion Thoroughbreds. Woodward turned those dreams into reality, building Belair Stud on his family's Maryland estate, launching what would become the preeminent Thoroughbred breeding and racing empire in America, and chasing racing's biggest prizes in both the United States and England. The defining moment for Belair came when Woodward bred the imported stallion Sir Gallahad III to his mare Marguerite. Their colt, Gallant Fox, became the second horse in history to win the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. In 1935, Gallant Fox's son, Omaha, duplicated his sire's trio of victories, a sweep that simultaneously cemented the farm's legacy and established the Triple Crown as the gold standard for three-year-olds. In The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, Jennifer Kelly examines the racing legacies of Gallant Fox and Omaha and how William Woodward's service to racing during the twentieth century forever changed the American Thoroughbred industry.
LC Classification Number
SF335.U5K45 2023
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