Reading Between the Lines: the Biography of 'Cockney' Cliff Lines - 70 Years in Horseracing

The true story of a lifetime spent in the Thoroughbred racing industry, from a tough start as an apprentice aged 14 through to a fairy tale ending: the last runner being a winner. It charts the highs and lows of 70 years spent with racehorses, including the kidnapped Derby winner, Shergar. Cliff Lines genuinely has no regrets about his career.

About the author

Amanda grew up near Frome in Somerset. A family run book printing business instilled in her a love of both the written word and the smell of printing ink! She discovered the thrill of horseracing by chance when she landed the role of secretary to Michael Stoute which is where she met Cliff Lines. Amanda worked for there for over 15 years and has since remained in the racing industry in ancillary roles. This is her first book.

Product details

• Assisted by: David Bellingham (Editor), Amanda Tanner (Editor)
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2022
• EAN: 9781839501081
• ISBN: 978-1-83950-108-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 161 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 474 g
• Subject: Guides > Nature > Horses, riding