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Under orders : the diary of a racehorse owner's husband

Timpson, John, 1943-2016
Books, Manuscripts
When John Timpson, chairman of the eponymous high street chain, bought his wife Alex a racehorse in 2002, a friend commented that it would be 'a marvellous way to lose money'. Soon they were immersed in a world of trainers' yards, Novice Hurdles and handicaps, and well on the way to proving the old adage that the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a larger one, and buy a few racehorses. As the number of horses increased and Alex became a well-loved figure on the racing scene, John kept a diary of their experiences on and off the track. This witty book describes how racing brought something extra into their marriage - from Mondays at Ludlow to the Cheltenham Festival.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Icon, 2016.
Collation:
vi, 345 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Originally published: Stroud: Tempus, 2000.Published in association with Eclipse magazine.
ISBN:
9781785781452 (pbk)
Dewey class:
798.40092798.4
LC class:
SF336
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
1815390
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