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The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse
The Horse God Built The Untold Story of Secretariat the World's Greatest Racehorse
Author: Lawrence Scanlan
He was the perfect horse, it was said, “the horse God built.” — Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honors runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpas...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312367244
ISBN-10: 0312367244
Publication Date: 5/1/2007
Pages: 352
Edition: 1st U.S. Ed
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4.4 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 11
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mofarmgirl avatar reviewed The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse on + 17 more book reviews
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This is a wonderfully written book. It's not a "feel good" book, but more of an indepth look at the relationship between a race horse and groom. There is information here that will make you want to know more about how the racing world REALLY is. There is quite a bit of information on other great horses and grooms as well. When I read about how these horses are normally buried when they die, it was a bit upsetting for me. I think this book tells more of what the real story was concerning Big Red and the people involved in his life and career, rather than the "feel good" books and movie.
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DebbieinMaine avatar reviewed The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse on + 113 more book reviews
Super book with a lot of unknown facts about Secretariat and his groom, Eddie Sweat. This book is insightful on the role of grooms. Several very nice photos of them both. He was an amazing horse made even more so by an amazing groom who shared his love with Big Red.
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Poorly written not what I expected.


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