Winners: The horses, the memories, the defining moments

by Hugh Cahill

Overview

Winners: The Horses, The Memories; The Defining Moments documents a host of favourite memories from the world's foremost racing minds.

In this collection of interviews, Hugh Cahill uncovers the cherished memories of some of the most prominent figures in Irish horse-racing as they remember eighty of the horses that have featured most significantly in their lives.

All the greats are here - Moscow Flyer, Arkle, Synchronised, Flyingbolt, Frankel, Hurricane Fly, Dawn Run, Bobbyjo, Istabraq, Brave Inca, Papillon, Beef or Salmon and Sea the Stars. These are the horses that have shaped horse-racing over the past fifty years and captured hearts around the globe.

Beautifully illustrated, Winners: The Horses, the Memories, the Defining Moments includes contributions from Ruby Walsh, A.P. McCoy, J.P. McManus, Willie Mullins, Jessica Harrington, Davy Russell, Paul Carberry and many more.

A compelling and heartfelt exploration of what makes these incredible animals so special to the people who knew them best, Winners is a volume to be treasured and an essential book for horse-racing fans everywhere.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473690233
Publisher:	Hachette Books Ireland
Publication date:	10/11/2018
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	43 MB
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About the Author

Hugh Cahill is a sports broadcaster, commentator and journalist. Currently in his 10th year with RTÉ Sport, Hugh has covered a wide range of international and domestic events, from the Olympic Games, to Rugby World Cups and Cheltenham.

Hugh has fronted RTÉ's television coverage of the Christmas Racing Festival and also commentates for World Rugby on the international Sevens circuit.

A father of three children, he lives in Wicklow with his wife Louise.

Table of Contents

Introduction iii

The Interviews

Davy Russell, Jockey 1

Ted Walsh, Pundit & Trainer 15

Kevin Blake, Journalist 31

Paul Carberry, Jockey 49

Ruby Walsh, Jockey 61

Robbie Power, Jockey 75

Noel Meade, Trainer 89

Donn McClean, Journalist 105

J.P. McManus, Owner 113

A.P. McCoy, Jockey 121

Barry Geraghty, Jockey 129

Gordon Elliott, Trainer 145

Andrew McNamara, Jockey 157

Willie Mullins, Trainer 173

Tony O'Hehir, Commentator 185

Jessica Harrington, Trainer 195

The Horses 211

Acknowledgements 228

Photograph Acknowledgements 229

Index 231