The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing" is an authoritative & comprehensive illustrated work of reference. The book tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day. It provides essential information on all the top jockeys & the leading owners & trainers & the famous horses. Every personality (human & equine) event & issue of importance in the history of both flat racing & steeplechasing will be referred to somewhere in the book. In addition the off-track world of racing will be explored through the chapters dealing with gambling scandals & disasters social & cultural aspects media coverage & the business of the racing."