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Racing Through Life: A Jump Jockey's Tale Hardcover – 9 Sept. 2016

by Sam Morshead (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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Sam Morshead is the first leading professional jockey to have become an acclaimed racecourse manager. Now, with an engaging, unsophisticated charm he takes you directly into a horse mad childhood and everything that brought. Sam was born and brought up in Ireland to Cornish parents. He began riding before school age and his talent was evident. Just 17 when riding over fences for the first time, he was hooked. A move to England brought over 400 winners, down largely to his defining role as first jockey to elite trainer Fred Rimell. A series of head injuries ended his riding days but he soon reinvented himself in Scotland as clerk of the course at Perth and when ill health forced him to step down last summer he was swamped with tributes. Anxious to tell his story and equipped with a wealth of knowledge and innate passion built up over almost 40 years in horse racing, Sam Morshead provides a colourful, sometimes poignant, glimpse into a life well lived.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Racing Post Books
  4. Publication date
    9 Sept. 2016
  5. Dimensions
    15.9 x 2.5 x 24.1 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1910498904
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1910498903
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A beautifully written book that triggered a lot of happy memories from an era that was a million miles away from the one jockeys know today! --John Francome

About the Author

SAM MORSHEAD was a successful jump jockey until injury intervened. He then became the widely respected and popular Clerk of the Course and Racecourse Manager at Perth Racecourse.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Racing Post Books (9 Sept. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910498904
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910498903
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.9 x 2.5 x 24.1 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Drivinghorse
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read, honest and well written by a true horseman
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2020
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Loved this book, a must read for racing inthusiasts. Inspiring stories of Sam's passion for his sport and his achievements both in and out of the saddle
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diane peacock
4.0 out of 5 stars He thoroughly enjoyed this. Reminiscing on names and events he was ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2016
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gift for husband. first time he has used Kindle on my tablet. He thoroughly enjoyed this . Reminiscing on names and events he was involved in his youth.
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Stewart. D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2019
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This was a wonderful book , sad and happy at times .
Definitely gave you an honest insight to being a jockey with all the self doubts and uncertainties.......great Read , read the book in 2 days .
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Brien
4.0 out of 5 stars No donkeys in here
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2020
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Bought as present , no complaints
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5.0 out of 5 stars a great insight into the racing world
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2016
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An excellent read would do some of our footballers good to read it to see what it's like risking your life for a pittance great read sam
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legend67
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read. Brought back great memories of the time ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2016
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Good read. Brought back great memories of the time when I started in racing. Recommended addition to any racing library.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2016
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Great read and one that every jump racing fan will enjoy
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