Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Headquarters -- 3. Keeping it in the family -- 4. At the races -- 5. Having a flutter -- 6. Going once, going twice ... -- 7. One of the lads -- 8. Doing it for Daddy -- 9. Blood will tell -- 10. Conclusions -- List of references -- Index
Summary
A 'behind the scenes' description of British flat racing based on the experiences of an academic living and working in Newmarket, regarded as the international headquarters of flat racing. Rebecca Cassidy offers explanations of the rituals involved in horseracing, and shows how racing, betting and the bloodstock industry fit together
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-182)