Books on the Industry

Buceph

Anyone know of any decent books on the horse racing industry? Anything from a story on how the stables are managed, to point to points, right up to the top level races.

My parents were involved in horses for years up until I was about 12. The old man helped run Point to Points, I used to ride, and I know (sort of) a few very horsey people. So I'd be interested in reading about the goings on of the industry.

Any recommendations?

Edit: I don't mean actual business textbooks for guys looking to get into the industry, but kind of insider's guides, or books written by someone who has been involved with it for a long time.

cards

most of the racing books I've read are gambling related but one that may be of vague interest is Ginger McCain's autobiography, My colourful life which is a great read.I'm sure you know who he is but just in case...Red Rums trainer.Its a bit of a rough and tumble tale so not sure its what your after.You sound like you are looking to read Vincent O'Brien biography or maybe Barry Hills.I haven't read either ,you'll find some other interesting ones on here.........

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vincent-OBrien-Official-Biography-Jacqueline/dp/0553817396/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303659601&sr=8-1

thesandeman

Not a book but check out the documentary that RTE did on Paul Nolan a couple of years ago. Cant remember what its called but I think there is a thread about it here somewhere.

Flancrest

yeah the Paul Nolan doc. really is the best source for something like that. Just finished the paul nicholls bio. A really good read and gives a good insight into the world of a trainer

Pj!

Here's a link to buy the Paul Nolan documentary the lads mentioned on DVD.

http://digitalclassicsdvd.co.uk/horses

Definitely worth getting.

later12

I'd have to agree with the man who mentioned racing auto/biograhies. Mouse Morris's biography springs to mind, for an Irish context. I read Champion Charlie, the biography of Charlie Swan when I was a kid and it made a big impression on me.