Mark Johnston: Phenomenon

A new, fully authorised biography of the most successful trainer in British horse racing history.In the stratified and often secretive world of racehorse training, Mark Johnston has always been different: forthright, combative, provocative, and candid - a man who delights in questioning convention. Over more than three decades, he has gone from being a vet from a thoroughly working-class Scottish background to, mathematically, the most successful trainer in the history of British horse racing.In this new, fully authorised biography, acclaimed author Nick Townsend provides a unique insight into the world of Mark Johnston and his phenomenally successful operation. With unparalleled access to Mark and those closest to him, Mark Johnston: Phenomenon will dig into his storied career, his strong and passionate views on the sport of horse racing, and how he''s planning for the future in unprecedented times, offering a fascinating portrait of one of horse racing''s most singular figures.

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Nick Townsend

Zusammenfassung

The authorised biography of Britain's most successful horse trainer.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Nick Townsend, Townsend Nick
• Verlag: Headline Book
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781787398856
• ISBN: 978-1-78739-885-6
• Seiten: 376
• Abmessung: 160 mm x 238 mm x 36 mm
• Gewicht: 640 g
• Illustration: 20 clr photos
• Themen: Ratgeber > Sport > Allgemeines, Lexika, Handbücher, Jahrbücher, Geschichte; Sachbuch > Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft > Biographien, Autobiographien; Sports training & coaching, Biography: sport, SPORTS & RECREATION / Animal Sports / Horse Racing, Riding, showjumping & horsemanship, Riding, showjumping and horsemanship, SPORTS & RECREATION / Animal Sports / General