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The American Turf (Classic Reprint)

Author: John H. Davis

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780267518463

Excerpt from The American Turf Fora decade more than the three score years and ten allotted by a gracious Providence to man I have been awaiting the solemn call which comes to all human kind to weigh in, and then to the great Steward make account of the use to which I put the opportunities that came to me. In the active competition of life, when rivalries were keen, when ambitions created new fields and contests kept alert both mind and body, there was little time, indeed, to do more than merely store away in unclassified groups in memory events and incidents each one deserving of a sep arate chapter. To write a history of the American turf had long been a cherished project, but each day of a life of practically unremitting and exacting labor interfered until the westering sun of my eightieth year warns me that I must be up and doing if I would achieve my cherished ambition and leave behind me something which I trust will be worthy tribute to the best and the noblest sport that it is given to man to enjoy. If in the chapters which are to come there should be noted a tone of enthusiastic optimism, let the reader realize that sixty-five years of my life were spent in the activities oi the turf as a jockey, a trainer and an owner; that I have seen, and in many of them personally participated, practically all of. The great contests which gave fame to our thorough breds; that I have traveled on foot through valleys and over mountains, when but rough paths pointed the way between places now drawn close together by the bands of great trunk line railroads, leading the horse that was on conquest bent; that I spent weary weeks on journeys that now would be but the occupation of one brief day of luxurious travel; thati have seen the upward and the onward progress which has marked the rise of the thoroughbred in America from a little meet in some isolated though sport-loving place to the magnificent seasons of Belmont Park. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The American Turf

Author: Lyman Horace Weeks

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-08

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9781332470778

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Excerpt from The American Turf: An Historical Account of Racing in the United States, With Biographical Sketches of Turf Celebrities, 1898 Mtion nicSrio; li;is: itl;iincd the highest import: ince;ind popuhirity ornny sport in the United St;ites, while the blood horse has t: ikcn: i position in public estimation only second to that held bv his compeers of Great Britain, the native honle of hisiace. it is true that love ol the horse and interest in his capabilities have never at any time in our history been lackina; on the part of Americans. In this respect, indeeil, our coMnti vmrn ha efrankly confessed their oritiin. and have been line to one of the principal tiaits of chai acter that dislinijuish the Hnlish speaking people. Nc vertheiess, despite the attention that was early given to the lunning turf in this coLintrv. the complete development of this spoil and a full lecognition of ihe importance of the thoroughbred horse have been of comparatively recent growth. It is almost within the remembrance of those now living when racing was conlined to particLilar sections, wlien breeding the noble animals who minister to the highest of sports was conducted on, -1 small scale, and when theii peiloiinances on the tiack awakened, outside of the ciixle especially devoted to racing, only a very limited popular interest. It is our privilege to live at a time when this condition of affairs has passed away almost completely and. it is conlidently hoped, perm.inenth . 1 )isc(iur.igement now no longer confmiUs the sportsman whose intelligent efforts ai edirected towaid the impro-ement of the hoise n-ihe diauiiiisn.ilinn ni his iiowris. lulead there is een exhibiled a libel, d aiui iiicieasiiig degree of public appreciation of the benefit which is thus conferred upon llieiMiiiiiiiinilv.it l.iige. ap.iil hum the mere rclax.ition which the sport affoiiis its p.itroiis. Racing h.is also helped to break down the sectional b.irriers which Innm-ih existed between the v.irious divisions ol our coLintrv. While the turf owes so much of its prest iit popularity, ind success to unsellish devotion ind unslinled expeiidiliiie 11 Ihe p.lit of men of we.illh. it rem.iins a truly democratic sport, the legitimate pleasures of which can be shared ball classes, and which is llierefore eminenllv suited to the spirit 1 h.it animates our n.itional life. The widespre.id interest that is shown in It is no longer limited bv any sectional considerations, ll fuithermore creates hiller general knowledge o(thec.ipabilities of all parts of the land, ind arouses the spirit of national pride, demonstratinir as it does the wonderliil diversity ol natiii.il conditions within the limits of the United States. These things are conspicuously displ.iyed mthe animals that the different sections produce and the modificiltlon and improvement of horseflesh th.it results under variations of soil and climate, j, Moreover, the popularity of the tiirf With the very class whose presence is most needed to irtsute its continued existence and healthy devolpment is, fully assured. Its honors arc, as they should be, sufficient to draw into the ranks of its active supporters those who are foremost in our social and business life. Men of the highest standing and greatest wealth arc numbered among its most active participants. As already intimated, they have taken the lead in raising the standard of the American horse. Their private breeding establishments, conducted on a scale unequaled in any part of the world, have given the most successful and remarkable evidence of the science and skill that can be devoted to the production oj perfect animals, and the appreciation which their efforts call forth is a powerful inducement to others to follow their example. At the same time it is to gentlemen of such character that the patrons of the turf look for the regulation of its affairs upon the basis which alone can render it a spoit worthy of public confidence. In this respect, too. there is every .

American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1934-1935, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint)

Author: James Scott Skinner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13: 9780267876839

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Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1934-1935, Vol. 6 If it were her fate sometimes to encounter a superior, she was never beaten by that one in a second campaign; when Monsieur Tonson and Sally Walker were her victors, during the short period of their glorious triumphs, she may not have been in equal condition. Recovering readily from the effects of a hard race, she started every season, at every meeting within her reach, wearing down all opponents; she was never known to be lame, even to the close of her long and brilliant career. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The American Thoroughbred (Classic Reprint)

Author: Charles E. Trevathan

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 9781330542613

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Excerpt from The American Thoroughbred For the existence of this thing which we call the thoroughbred horse of America, we, in common with all countries of civilization, must give thanks to England. There is not at this day galloping upon the turf of any land under the sun a single animal worthy of the name of race-horse which does not go back through generations to an original English foundation. The American turf is only the English turf transplanted, with some alterations, to a new soil. Our whole instinct for racing comes from our English and Irish ancestry, and we were the first country outside of England itself to begin the breeding of horses for purposes of the turf and for their general improvement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The American Racing Rules of the American Turf Congress

Author: UNKNOWN. AUTHOR

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-28

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781332084852

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Excerpt from The American Racing Rules of the American Turf Congress: By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Betting Rules of the American Running Turf, in Force From and After January 1, 1888 New members may be admitted by a two-thirds vote of the Con gress; but membership shall be confined to chartered clubs or as sociations of good standing, composed of citizens of the locality of the club or association. There shall be an initiation fee of 8100, and each member shall pay $25 annually as dues. The fund aris ing from initiation fees and dues shall be devoted to the current expenses of the Congress. A member, for sufficient cause, may be expelled by a two-thirds vote of the Turf Congress. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

Author: J. S. Skinner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-12

Total Pages: 742

ISBN-13: 9780656399239

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Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 4 His being beaten after this, by horses which he had previously beaten, was ascribed to an injury he received on his way to N ewmar ket; which became so apparent' as to cause him to be withdrawn from the turf, until 1828; when, after having covered three seasons, he was again trained and ran three races - one at Boydton, one at Mil ton, North Carolina, and one at Charlotte, all of which he won with ease against many fine horses. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The American Race-Turf Register, Sportsman's Herald, and General Stud Book, Vol. 1 Of 2

Author: Patrick Nisbett Edgar

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-27

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9780265808917

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Excerpt from The American Race-Turf Register, Sportsman's Herald, and General Stud Book, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing the Pedigrees of the Most Celebrated Horses, Mares, and Geldings, That Have Distinguished Themselves as Racers on the American Turf The favorable reception I trust it will meet with, from a generous public, demands my warmest wishes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 2

Author: J. S. Skinner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13: 9780267909919

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Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 2: September, 1830, to August, 1831 The Barbary horse, though in all probability originally descended from an Arabian stock, is neither so handsome nor tall, but stronger, and carries a greater depth of carcass than the Arabian. He has a shorter back, a stronger loin, and' a fuller ﬂank; is tractable, docile, and sure-footed; not very spirited, but when urged will discover good speed and vigour, and excellent wind; and when running he runs closer and strides better than the Arabian; and his colour is more usually white. The Turkish horse is longer, taller, and handsomer than the Barbs; though he has, probably, in common With them, an origin from the Arabians. He possesses good speed, spirit, and unfailing Wind, and can undergo much labour and fatigue. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 3

Author: J. S. Skinner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-10-05

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 9781333847678

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Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 3: September, 1831 August, 1832 At no period, perhaps, since the horse was subjected to our do minion and use, has the pure blooded strain more rapidly risen in value, from the disesteem into which it had fallen, than it has, in this country, within the last two years; we might, without vanity, say since the commencement of the American Turf Register, for the association of the two facts is sufficiently obvious to be regarded, in some mea sure, as cause and effect. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint)

Author: J. S. Skinner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-28

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13: 9780666625625

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Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 8 The performance of Mr. Osbaldeston has been so often referred to, and is in general so well understood, that little need be said. During this match, Mr. Osbaldeston rode Tranby four heats, and in the fol lowing time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.