Bibliograph

American Pharoah, the untold story of the Triple Crown winner's legendary rise, Joe Drape

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American Pharoah, the untold story of the Triple Crown winner's legendary rise, Joe Drape

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-278) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American Pharoah

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

928108776

Responsibility statement

Joe Drape

Sub title

the untold story of the Triple Crown winner's legendary rise

Summary

"History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality. Written by an award-winning New York Times sportswriter, American Pharoah is the definitive account not only of how the ethereal colt won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, but how he changed lives. Through extensive interviews, Drape explores the making of an exceptional racehorse, chronicling key events en route to history. Covering everything from the flamboyant owner's successful track record, the jockey's earlier heartbreaking losses, and the Hall of Fame trainer's intensity, Drape paints a stirring portrait of a horse for the ages and the people around him."--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

A brief encounter -- Groundhog Day -- The "get-out" horse -- Get him out of here -- A long summer -- Blinkers on; blinkers off -- A rocket ship! -- Two turns? -- Better lucky than smart -- He's ready -- Barn 33 -- The first Saturday in May -- Old Hilltop -- The sport without a star is not a sport -- Test of a champion -- The victory lap -- The graveyard of champions -- California dreaming -- The last waltz

Target audience

adult

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Creator