race horses

"[Presents] narrative play-by-plays of record-making Triple Crown moments sports fanatics should know"--Back cover.

Teagan Sullivan may come from a family of Olympic equestrians, but after becoming a golden disappointment herself, she goes to pony Thoroughbreds at a no-name racetrack. There, she struggles with her feelings for the blacksmith Screaming Wolf, and also finds herself rooming with a would-be jockey named Anne Simmons. Anne, a scrawny eighteen-year-old, dreams of racing in a Derby, but those dreams seem sidelined for good when she suffers a near-fatal accident. Both Anne and Teagan see a chance for redemption at the upcoming Breeder's Cup Classic.

"A story of three . . . animals--and a young boy--whose lives intersect in Paris."--Provided by publisher.

"Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it's anybody's guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! What's an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy--and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy's losses mount, a funny thing happens. People take notice of the hapless, cupcake-loving horse. Could it be that they're betting on Zippy to win?"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of Secretariat, a horse that won the Triple Crown in horse racing in 1973 and holds records in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, including his breeding history, racing accomplishments, and death.

Tells the story of how owner Charles Howard, trainer Tom Smith, and jockey Red Pollard turned Seabiscuit into a horse racing legend, and presents nearly 150 rare photos.

The Hardy Boys are in hot pursuit of the ruthless thief who stole Against All Odds, a champion racehorse with a bright future.

In the mid- to late-1930s, Risky Chance grows from a spirited colt to a winning racehorse, but an injury and the Great Depression bring hardship that only a special little girl can help him overcome.

Contains the story of the famous racing thoroughbred that was named greatest horse of the twentieth century. Presented in simple text with illustrations.