Mick Fitzgerald

Carl Evans

• 01 maart 1999
• 9781840181654

Samenvatting:

Mick Fitzgerald is one of Britain's top jump-jockeys and is widely regarded as one of the most eloquent members of his profession. From humble beginnings and through years of struggling for recognition, Fitzgerald worked his way up the ranks and can boast a Grand National victory among his big-race triumphs, as well as the position of jockey to the powerful stable of Nicky Henderson, the Queen Mother's trainer. In Mick Fitzgerald: A Jump-Jockey's Life Fitzgerald gives newcomers and seasoned fans alike an entertaining and enlightening insight into every aspect of racing, from the horse and its role, the demands of dieting and the pain of injuries, to the subtleties of getting rides in races and getting on with owners and trainers. His thoughts on working and schooling thoroughbred horses and the art of race-riding are a must for anyone who aspires to the thrill of the chase.