Eclipse Press, 2007, Hardcover, Book Condition: Fine, Dust Jacket Condition: Fine, 1st

191 pages. An excellent copy and is in fine condition. It has no tears to the pages and no pages are missing from the book. The spine of the book is in great condition and the cover is unmarked. It has no signs of previous use. Items are in stock and will be shipped same day or next business day directly from our Australian address. SYNOPSIS: Barbaro, the charismatic 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, thrilled racing fans everywhere with his brilliant victories. But he won hearts around the world with his gallant fight for life after a shattering breakdown in the Preakness Stakes. Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart chronicles Barbaro's early days, his life at bucolic Fair Hill and journey down the Triple Crown trail, and the heroics of his trainer, former Olympic show jumper Michael Matz. Award-winning writer Sean Clancy details Barbaro's surgery and ensuing complications, bringing the reader close to the cutting-edge veterinary science and dedicated surgeon who nearly pulled off the impossible. More than 100 color photos pay tribute to the great courage and spirit of the most popular racehorse of recent time. Award-winning author Sean Clancy chronicles Barbaro's story and pays tribute "to a horse who made us think, who made us cry, and who made us believe." Quantity Available: 1. Category: Horse Racing; ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9781581501599. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0002260.