Anne Holland

Wonderful . . . It is easy to see that the author is passionate about racing

A good read but also a cracking travel manual

Horses for Courses has admirably succeeded in capturing the addictive enthusiasm of racing in Ireland

Far from being a tome for just those in the know, Horses for Courses is the ideal introduction for a newcomer to racing. . . Many of the author's encounters with people result in marvellous recounts of famous racing moments

An Irish Racing Year

There can be no better way of getting to know Ireland than by visiting its racecourses: from the glamour of Leopardstown and the class of The Curragh to the majestic mountains around Killarney; from the warm welcome at Gowran Park and Clonmel to the summer holidaymakers' meetings and 'industry' days in the winter months. At any one of these venues, you might catch a glimpse of a future Cheltenham Gold Cup champion or Derby winner in action. 
 
Horses for Courses guides readers through a typical year in Irish racing and highlights the individuality of each venue. All have their own special qualities and atmosphere but share two common traits: a warm welcome and good sport. And that is what the author believes Irish racing is all about. 
 
The country's courses enjoy a huge level of support from the local population. It might be raining and some of the races may be 'ordinary' but the stands will always be crowded. That is because racing is part of Irish culture and the nation's way of life: with 27 courses, it has proportionately far more venues than Great Britain. 
 
Meticulously researched and passionately written, Horses for Courses is the definitive guide to Ireland's racecourses and is essential reading for horse-racing enthusiasts everywhere.

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Wonderful . . . It is easy to see that the author is passionate about racing

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A relentlessly upbeat guide

Wonderful . . . It is easy to see that the author is passionate about racing

A good read but also a cracking travel manual

A relentlessly upbeat guide

Wonderful . . . It is easy to see that the author is passionate about racing

A good read but also a cracking travel manual

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