Horse Racing: The Golden Age of the Track

This is a really good history of horse racing and has so many wonderful pictures. It was a gift and the person receiving it is a huge horse racing fan and he loved it.

This book showcases an outstanding photographer, Bert Morgan, and the era of horse racing that he captured on film with style and elegance. These photos are an education for any student of American racing in the 20th Century, since they identify the big players in the game, both human and equine. As an historic resource, it is fascinating and invaluable. Anyone finding fault with the content would seem to be an armchair expert who hasn't done their own homework.

Fans of racing will learn something new by looking at the images in this book. A racing fan myself, I saw great horses, jockeys, trainers, and owners in a new light. We read so much about War Admiral and Whirlaway, "Sunny Jim" and Eddie Arcaro, but images, especially good ones, are difficult to come by. This book opens up that world of racing's golden age of Triple Crown winners and celebrity owners. I think the book is an excellent companion to the Seabiscuit book. The images capture on film much of the world that Seabiscuit lived in. A worthy addition to any racing library.